Hence, the judge concluded that the pendency of an inquest is not a bar to the initiation of investigation into a cognisable offence by lodging an FIR.
“It is held that, even without conclusion of inquest proceedings initiated under Section 174 CrPC, case can be registered for investigation by lodging of FIR, on receipt of information about commission of cognizable offence“, the Court’s order stated.
Source: Barandbench
