Section 174 of CrPC : Section 174: Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A young man named Rajesh is found dead in his apartment in Mumbai. His neighbor, Suresh, discovers the body and immediately calls the local police station.

Application of Section 174:

1. Receiving Information: The officer in charge of the police station receives the information about Rajesh's death.
2. Informing the Magistrate: The officer immediately informs the nearest Executive Magistrate empowered to hold inquests.
3. Proceeding to the Scene: The officer, along with two respectable inhabitants of the neighborhood, proceeds to Rajesh's apartment.
4. Investigation and Report: The officer conducts an investigation, noting any wounds, fractures, bruises, or other marks of injury on Rajesh's body. The officer then draws up a report describing the apparent cause of death and the manner in which any injuries were inflicted.
5. Forwarding the Report: ...

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