Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 179

Section 179 BNSS: Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) Any police officer making an investigation under this Chapter may, by order in writing, require the attendance before himself of any person being within the limits of his own or any adjoining station who, from the information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case; and such person shall attend as so required: Provided that no male person under the age of fifteen years or above the age of sixty years or a woman or a mentally or physically disabled person or a person with acute illness shall be required to attend at any place other than the place in which such person resides: Provided further that if such person is willing to attend at the police station, such person may be permitted so to do. (2) The State Government may, by rules made in this behalf, provide for the payment by the police officer of the reasonable expenses of every person, attending under

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 179 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 179 cover?

A: Section 179 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 179 replace?

A: BNSS Section 179 ("Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 179 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 179 ("Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 179 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 179 ("Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.