Difference between inquiry and investigation under crpc section 2 #inquiry #investigation #crpc

Investigation
Section 2(h) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) talks about investigation.

1. An investigation is made by a police officer or by some person authorized by a magistrate.
2. The object of an investigation is to collect evidence for the prosecution of the case.
3. An investigation is the first stage of a criminal case.
4. Investigation is not a judicial proceeding.

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Inquiry
Section 2(g) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) talks about Inquiry.

1. An inquiry is made by a magistrate or court. The investigation is never made by the magistrate or court.
2. The object of inquiry is to determine the truth or false of certain facts with a view to take further action.
3. An inquiry is the second stage of a case.
4. Inquiry is a judicial proceeding.

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