Section 168: Report of investigation by subordinate police officer

Q: What does Section 168 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 168 TCLAA pertains to "Report of investigation by subordinate police officer". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 168 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs report of investigation by subordinate police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 168 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 168 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 168 TCLAA?

धारा 168 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 168 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. Section 168 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs report of investigation by subordinate police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 168 TCLAA?

Dhara 168 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 168 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 168 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs report of investigation by subordinate police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 168 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 168, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, 2013, § 168 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter XIIIN — formation To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate

Section 168

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer

- When any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer-in-charge of the police station.

Related Sections

§167

Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours

TCLAA

§169

Release of accused when evidence deficient

TCLAA

§154

Information in cognisable cases

TCLAA

§155

Information as to non-cognisable cases and investigation of such cases

TCLAA

§156

Police Officer's power to investigate cognisable case

TCLAA

§157

Procedure of investigation

TCLAA

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Table of Contents

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter XIIIN — formation To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate

Section 168

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer

- When any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer-in-charge of the police station.