Section 175 BNSS: Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case.

Section 175 of the BNSS corresponds to Section 156 of the CrPC.

BNSS section: 175

CrPC equivalent: Section 156

Category: Investigation

A new proviso to subsection (1) is added. Sub-section (4) is newly added to protect public servants in the course of discharge of public duty against undue harassment, and subsection (3) is also amended according to sub-section(4) of section 173.