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Inquiry is conducted by a Magistrate with a view to

  1. find out a prima facie case

  2. convict the accused

  3. authorise remand of the accused

  4. release the accused under Section 436
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: After investigation, an inquiry is conducted by a magistrate to find out a prima facie case. Option (2) is incorrect: Conviction cannot be made during inquiry. Option (3) is incorrect: A Magistrate cannot authorise remand of the accused while inquiry is going on. Option (4) is incorrect: Inquiry is not conducted to release the accused under Section 436.

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