https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=260892 Mixed sampling of contraband from nine separate packets before drawing representative samples undermined the integrity and identity of the recovered substance, because it prevented verification that each packet contained heroin and prejudiced the accused. Material inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence regarding consignor and consignee details, non-seizure of supporting documents, and discrepancies in the colour, smell, texture, and weight of the seized material further weakened the case. On these defects, the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a serious narcotics matter, and the accused was entitled to the benefit of doubt. en-us Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:25:34 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=260892 Mixed sampling of contraband from nine separate packets before drawing representative samples undermined the integrity and identity of the recovered substance, because it prevented verification that each packet contained heroin and prejudiced the accused. Material inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence regarding consignor and consignee details, non-seizure of supporting documents, and discrepancies in the colour, smell, texture, and weight of the seized material further weakened the case. On these defects, the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a serious narcotics matter, and the accused was entitled to the benefit of doubt. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=260892