https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=325585 A narcotics conviction was sustained where repeated efforts to join public witnesses failed, yet the police evidence remained consistent and reliable. Section 42 was not breached because the search occurred in a public place and the secret information was reduced into writing and forwarded; the timing discrepancy was treated as a typographical error. The searching officer was held competent to conduct the search and seizure. Delay in sending samples to the FSL did not create doubt because seals remained intact and the chain of custody was explained. Section 50 was substantially complied with through notice, acknowledgement, and recorded reply. The conviction and sentence were affirmed. en-us Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 14:46:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=325585 A narcotics conviction was sustained where repeated efforts to join public witnesses failed, yet the police evidence remained consistent and reliable. Section 42 was not breached because the search occurred in a public place and the secret information was reduced into writing and forwarded; the timing discrepancy was treated as a typographical error. The searching officer was held competent to conduct the search and seizure. Delay in sending samples to the FSL did not create doubt because seals remained intact and the chain of custody was explained. Section 50 was substantially complied with through notice, acknowledgement, and recorded reply. The conviction and sentence were affirmed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=325585