<prompt> If a private practitioner is convinced that the patient is suffering from homicidal poisoning, he is bound to inform the police or magistrate under.Section 39 CrPCSection 176 CrPCSection175 CrPCSection 41 CrPC  <response>: - If a private practitioner is convinced that the patient is suffering from homicidal poisoning, he is bound to inform the police or magistrate under Section 39 CrPC - Non-compliance is punishable under Section 176 IPC. 