Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Part VIII · Special Proceedings
333. Duty of Magistrate on receipt of report
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inquiry
“inquiry” includes every inquiry conducted under this Code before a Magistrate;
Public Prosecutor the cause of death as ascertained to his satisfaction with his reasons for being so satisfied and shall at the same time transmit to the Public Prosecutor all reports and documents in his possession connected with the matter.
In all other cases the Magistrate shall proceed as soon as may be to hold an inquiry under this Chapter.
It shall not be necessary for the Magistrate to hold any inquiry under this Chapter or to make any report under subsection (1) if any criminal proceedings have been instituted against any person in respect of any act connected with the death of the deceased or such hurt as caused the death.