In the evidence of a witness, a statement under section 180 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,…

A statement recorded by police under section 180 of the BNSS (formerly section 161 CrPC) can be used to contradict a prosecution witness, subject to section 181 (formerly section 162 CrPC) and the procedure in section 148 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 145 of the Evidence Act). It ordinarily does not serve as substantive evidence proving the facts narrated to police. The statute also permits limited re-examination to explain matters raised by that contradiction and preserves specified exceptions.