Section 196 of BNSS : Section 196: Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

A 30-year-old man named Rajesh dies in police custody under suspicious circumstances. His family suspects foul play and demands an inquiry. According to Section 196 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests is required to conduct an inquiry into the cause of Rajesh's death in addition to the police investigation. The Magistrate records the evidence, informs Rajesh's relatives about the inquiry, and allows...

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