Focus on Empowerment and Rights
Justice begins with knowledge. If you need to report a crime, understanding the correct procedure is your most powerful tool. This guide is designed to empower you by clearly explaining how to file a police complaint and what your rights are during the investigation process. At the same time, it serves as an essential reference for police officers, outlining the proper and lawful steps for registering and investigating crimes. By making these procedures transparent for everyone, we help ensure that justice is not only done, but is also seen to be done, building trust between the community and law enforcement.
Welcome to the Police Investigation Procedures Guide based on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
This guide provides step-by-step procedures for investigating officers to collect evidence correctly according to Indian law.
Important Legal Framework:
* BNSS Chapter 13 (Sections 173-196): Information to Police and Investigation Powers
* BNSS Section 176: Mandatory forensic investigation for crimes with 7+ years punishment
* BNSS Chapter 25 (Sections 307-336): Evidence collection and recording procedures
Click on any crime below to get specific investigation procedures:
* Rape & Sexual Assault Investigation
* Theft & Robbery Investigation
* Assault & Hurt Investigation
