Section 2(g). “inquiry” means every inquiry, other than a trial, conducted under this Code by a Magistrate or Court.
Proceedings prior to framing of charge, which do not result in conviction can be termed as inquiry. The proceedings under Section 209 are covered by the term inquiry.
(1) A trial relates always to an offence, but an inquiry may not relate. An inquiry may be ordered in other type of cases as well, such as property disputes, public nuisance and maintenance matters.
(2) An inquiry does not culminate in conviction or acquittal. At the most there may be discharge or commitment of the case. A trial invariably ends in acquittal or conviction of the accused.
(3) Inquiry precedes trial and trial follows inquiry.
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