SecureAuth - Acivate in Mobile App

 Step : 1 :- Download "SecureAuth" App in your Mobile from Google Play Store

Step:2 : Go to Firefox browser in your System (Not Chrome)

Step3:- Enter the below Yellow Highlighted URL in Firefox Browser in your System 

vpncctns.tn.gov.in

Click Advanced & Proceed

Step4:- Enter Your User ID & Password ( Password: CCtns@123#,STREG )  

then Click Register - STOTP

Step 5:- Open Your SecureAuth APP + symbol

Step 6:- Scan the QR in firfox webportal 

Step 6:- after scan the third STOTP added in your mobile app

BNSS Section 173 vs BNSS Section 180

 BNSS Section 173 vs BNSS Section 180

BNSS Section 173	BNSS Section 180
Title: Information in Cognizable Cases	Title: Examination of Witnesses by Police
Stage: Beginning of a criminal case	Stage: During investigation after registration/investigation begins
Purpose: Registration of FIR and procedure for receiving information about a cognizable offence	Purpose: Police examination of witnesses who know facts about the case
Corresponding CrPC Section: 154	Corresponding CrPC Section: 161
Who is involved? Informant/Complainant and Police	Witnesses and Investigating Officer
Key Features: Zero FIR, e-FIR, free copy of FIR, preliminary enquiry (for certain offences punishable with 3–7 years with DSP approval), remedy if FIR is refused. (ApniLaw)	Key Features: Police may orally examine witnesses, statements may be recorded in writing or by audio-video means, witnesses must answer truthfully except self-incriminating questions, statements of certain women victims must be recorded by a woman police officer. (ApniLaw)

Simple Example

Section 173 (FIR Stage)

• A person reports that their motorcycle has been stolen.

• Police receive the complaint and register the FIR (or conduct a preliminary enquiry in eligible cases under BNSS).

• This is governed by Section 173 BNSS. (ApniLaw)

Section 180 (Investigation Stage)

• After the FIR, the Investigating Officer questions:

  • Eye witnesses,

  • Neighbours,

  • CCTV operator,

  • Shopkeepers, etc.

• Their statements are recorded under Section 180 BNSS. (ApniLaw)

Key Difference

• Section 173 = Registration of information/FIR.

• Section 180 = Recording statements of witnesses during investigation.

Flow Chart

Complaint Received
        │
        ▼
BNSS Section 173
(FIR / Zero FIR / Preliminary Enquiry)
        │
        ▼
Investigation Starts
        │
        ▼
BNSS Section 180
(Examination of Witnesses)
        │
        ▼
Further Investigation → Charge Sheet / Final Report