Distinction/Difference between Inquiry and Investigation

No	Investigation	Inquiry
1)	The investigation is related to proceeding for steps taken by the police or person other than a magistrate.	In case of inquiry, it relates to the proceeding of magistrate prior to trial
2)	An investigation starts when a police officer forms a definite opinion that there are grounds for investigating the crime.	An inquiry May start with shadowy beginnings.
3)	The main object of Investigation is to collect evidence.	An inquiry aims at determining the truth or falsity of certain facts.
4)	The investigation is not a judicial proceeding	An inquiry is a judicial proceeding
5)	The investigation is the first stage of the criminal case	an inquiry is the second stage of a case which follows the investigation
6)	In the investigation, Oath cannot be administered to the person examined or interrogated.	In an inquiry, Oath can be administered to the persons to be examined.

 

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