Key changes The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, which replaces the CrPC, prescribes a time-limit for the initiation of criminal proceedings, arrest, investigation, filing of chargesheet, and proceedings before the magistrate, which is aimed at speedy delivery of justice and a high conviction rate. Time-bound procedure has been added in 35 clauses of the law, Mr. Shah said. The first information report (FIR) has to be registered within three days after receiving a complaint and in cases with seven to 14 years of imprisonment, preliminary inquiry will have to be done within 14 days. The search and seizure report will have to be sent to court within 24 hours. “Earlier, there was no time limit for medical examination of rape victims, now the medical report will be submitted to court within seven days.