(1) It is conducted throughout India.
(2) The officer – incharge of police station, informs the Executive Magistrate, and proceeds to the place where body of deceased person is.
(3) He conducts investigation (panchanama), in the presence of two witnesses (panchas).
(4) The report includes the description of wounds, the nature of weapon and apparent cause of death.
(5) The report is signed by police officer and witnesses.
(6) If foulplay is suspected, the body is sent for autopsy with a requisition to the authorised Government doctor.
(7) If no foul play is suspected, the dead body is handed over to the relatives for disposal.