Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Section 174.
Explanation:
Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), 1973: This Section deals with the procedure to be followed by the police when they receive information about a person who has committed suicide. The officer-in-charge of the police station is required to conduct an inquest to ascertain the apparent cause of death and report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
Information Booster:
· Inquest Procedure: Section 174 mandates that the police conduct an inquest to investigate and document the circumstances of the death, whether it is due to suicide, an accident, or other suspicious circumstances.
· Role of Magistrate: The police report must be submitted to the nearest Executive Magistrate, who may then conduct further investigations if necessary.
· Documentation: The inquest report includes details such as the cause of death, description of the body, and any relevant evidence found at the scene.
· Witness Statements: The police may collect statements from witnesses and individuals who have information about the deceased person’s death.
· Autopsy: In many cases, an autopsy is performed to determine the precise cause of death, especially if there are suspicions of foul play.
· Legal Importance: The findings of the inquest can be crucial in legal proceedings, particularly if there are allegations of homicide or other criminal activities related to the death.
Additional Information:
· Section 154, Cr.P.C., 1973: Relates to the recording of information in cognizable cases and the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs).
· Section 147, Cr.P.C., 1973: Deals with disputes concerning land or water and the powers of the Magistrate to intervene.
· Section 181, Cr.P.C., 1973: Concerns the place of trial in cases of offenses involving the misappropriation of property, criminal breach of trust, or related offenses.
