<prompt> Inquest refers toLegal enquiry into the cause of deathExamination of the accusedDoing unlawful actPunishment for illegal enquiries  <response>: Ans. a Legal enquiry into the cause of death Ref. Reddy FMT 23rdpg. 5 An inquest is a formal process of state investigation. A common type inquest is a medical examination of any cause of death under suspicious circumstances. Larger inquests can be held into disasters, or into cases of corruption.Also Know:The most common type of inquest in India is:Police inquest.In India, inquest is NOT carried out by:Doctor.Coroners inquest was abolished in India in the year:1999.In case of death in prison, inquest will be conducted by:Executive Magistrate.Supposed to be the best inquest internationally:Medical examiners inquest. 