https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=395459 Section 50 safeguards apply where the search extends to both a person and baggage; service of notice and an informed election regarding the mode of search may satisfy that requirement. Recovery under the NDPS Act requires a reliable and documented chain of custody for seized samples, including clear evidence of sample movement and seal handling. Material inconsistencies in recovery evidence and unexplained custody gaps can undermine sample integrity. Retracted statements recorded under Section 67, without independent corroboration or evidence linking accused persons to a common design, are insufficient to establish conspiracy or guilt beyond reasonable doubt. en-us Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:07:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=395459 Section 50 safeguards apply where the search extends to both a person and baggage; service of notice and an informed election regarding the mode of search may satisfy that requirement. Recovery under the NDPS Act requires a reliable and documented chain of custody for seized samples, including clear evidence of sample movement and seal handling. Material inconsistencies in recovery evidence and unexplained custody gaps can undermine sample integrity. Retracted statements recorded under Section 67, without independent corroboration or evidence linking accused persons to a common design, are insufficient to establish conspiracy or guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=395459