Difference between inquiry and investigation is discussed in this article.
| Inquiry | Investigation |
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The meaning of inquiry has been given under section 2 (g) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. |
The meaning of investigation has been provided under section 2 (h) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. |
Inquiry means every inquiry, other than a trial, conducted under this Code by a Magistrate or Court. |
Investigation means all the proceedings under this Code for the collection of evidence conducted by a police officer or by any person (other than a Magistrate) who is authorised by a Magistrate on this behalf. |
Inquiry is a legal process that is initiated with an object to clear all doubts, finding of truths and furtherance knowledge relating to the case. |
The investigation is an executive procedure of collecting facts and related evidence systematically and determining the circumstances of the case. |
The inquiry is conducted by the magistrate or court only. |
The investigation is conducted by the police officer or any other person authorized by the magistrate or court. |
Inquiry is conducted after investigation i.e. second stage. |
An investigation is the first stage. |
The main object of inquiry is the determination of truth and falsity of certain facts. |
The main object of the investigation is to collect all the facts and evidence relating to the case. |
The inquiry is commenced when the charge sheet is filed in court. |
The investigation is commenced when the FIR or Complaint has been lodged. |
The inquiry comes to an end when the charges are framed by the magistrate. |
The investigation comes to an end with the filing of police reports in court. |
In inquiry, the oath of the person to be examined can be administered. |
In the investigation, the oath of the person to be examined or interrogated cannot be administered. |
The inquiry comes under judicial proceedings. |
The investigation comes under administrative proceedings. |