https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=112272 In NDPS prosecutions, conviction depends on strict proof that the seized material is the narcotic alleged and that the seizure process is trustworthy. The Court noted that a vague field-test record, weak proof of the chemical examiner's report, and an unestablished chain of custody could not prove methaqualone beyond reasonable doubt. Alleged accused statements did not cure that foundational defect, and one statement was not shown to be voluntary. The personal-search safeguard was held inapplicable because the search was of premises, but defects in sealing, preservation, and investigation still materially undermined the prosecution. en-us Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:36:16 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=112272 In NDPS prosecutions, conviction depends on strict proof that the seized material is the narcotic alleged and that the seizure process is trustworthy. The Court noted that a vague field-test record, weak proof of the chemical examiner's report, and an unestablished chain of custody could not prove methaqualone beyond reasonable doubt. Alleged accused statements did not cure that foundational defect, and one statement was not shown to be voluntary. The personal-search safeguard was held inapplicable because the search was of premises, but defects in sealing, preservation, and investigation still materially undermined the prosecution. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=112272