Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Chapter 13
Information to the Police & their Powers to Investigate
Section 177 • Report how submitted.
Description
(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.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 13 (Information to the Police & their Powers to Investigate). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.