NCR under Section 174 of BNSS
It looks like you’re referring to “NCR under Section 174 of BNSS.” However, the BNSS (Criminal Laws Reforms 2023) is a new legal framework that replaces older Indian criminal laws.
Understanding Section 174 BNSS:
Section 174 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 deals with police inquiries into unnatural deaths, suicides, or suspicious cases. This replaces the old Section 174 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973).
What is NCR (Non-Cognizable Report)?
- An NCR (Non-Cognizable Report) is filed when an offense is non-cognizable, meaning the police cannot arrest the accused or investigate without magistrate approval.
- Section 174 BNSS relates to inquests (police inquiries into unnatural deaths), and generally, it is not about NCRs. Instead, it deals with cases where a Magistrate’s involvement is needed for further investigation.
Key Points of Section 174 BNSS:
- Applies to unnatural deaths, suicides, or cases where a person dies under suspicious circumstances.
- Police must inform the nearest Magistrate and conduct a preliminary inquiry.
- If foul play is suspected, the case may escalate into a full investigation.
- Medical examination/postmortem is mandatory in suspicious deaths.
Does NCR Apply Under Section 174 BNSS?
- No, generally, NCR does not apply under Section 174.
- Section 174 is about police inquest into unnatural deaths, which is a cognizable matter in most cases.
- However, if there is no suspicion of foul play, the case may be recorded as an NCR (non-cognizable offense) if no criminal offense is evident.
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