Criminal Procedure Code · s 312

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s 312Evidence and finding to be recorded

(1)

The Magistrate holding an inquest under this Chapter shall record the evidence and his finding thereon, and shall forthwith transmit to the Public Prosecutor the original of such evidence and finding duly authenticated by his signature, or a copy of such evidence and finding certified under his hand as correct.

(2)

The place in which any inquest under this Chapter is held shall be a place open to the public. But a Magistrate conducting an inquest may, on special grounds of public policy or expediency, in his discretion, exclude the public or any person or persons in particular at any stage of the inquest fi-om the place in which the inquest is being held.

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