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Trial, inquiry, the word 'trial' is not defined either in the Code or in the Act it is clearly distinguishable from inquiry. The word 'inquiry' is defined in s. 2(g) of the Code as 'every inquiry, other than a trial, conducted under this Code by a Magistrate or court.' So the trial is distinct from inquiry and inquiry must always be a forerunner to the trial, Moly v. State of Kerala, (2004) 4 SCC 584 (587). [Criminal PC, 1973, s. 2(g)]