(1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 176 shall, if the State Government so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the State Government, by general or special order, appoints in that behalf. (2) Such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the police station as he thinks fit, and shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 177
Report how submitted
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 177 BNSS
- Provision: Section 177 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: This section explains how reports sent to a Magistrate under section 176 should be submitted, either directly or through a superior police officer as directed by the State Government.
Statutory Content
What does Section 177 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 177, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 177 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 177 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 177 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
This section explains how reports sent to a Magistrate under section 176 should be submitted, either directly or through a superior police officer as directed by the State Government.
Practical Interpretation
In practice, this section allows the State Government to designate a superior police officer to oversee the submission of reports to the Magistrate, ensuring a structured and potentially more efficient process.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose is to establish a clear procedure for submitting reports to the Magistrate, allowing for State Government oversight and potential intervention through designated superior police officers.
Key Legal Elements
- •The report must be sent to a Magistrate under section 176.
- •The State Government has the authority to direct the submission of the report through a superior officer of police.
- •The superior officer has the discretion to give instructions to the officer in charge of the police station.
- •There is no explicit exception or limitation mentioned in this section.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 177 BNSS
For instance, if Rajesh, a police officer, submits a report under section 176, the State Government might direct that the report be submitted through Amit, a superior officer. Amit can then give instructions to Rajesh and, after recording these instructions, transmit the report to the Magistrate without delay.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 177 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 177 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
This section applies to the process of submitting reports to a Magistrate, which involves public entities such as the police and the State Government.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section does not deal with offences in a manner that would classify them as bailable or cognizable; it is focused on procedural aspects.
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 177 BNSS
What is Section 177 of BNSS?
Section 177 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Report how submitted". In plain terms: This section explains how reports sent to a Magistrate under section 176 should be submitted, either directly or through a superior police officer as directed by the State Government.
What is the punishment under Section 177 of BNSS?
Section 177 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 177 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 177 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 177 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 177 of BNSS are: The report must be sent to a Magistrate under section 176.; The State Government has the authority to direct the submission of the report through a superior officer of police.; The superior officer has the discretion to give instructions to the officer in charge of the police station..
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