https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=290614 Non-representative sampling and inconsistencies in the field-test process undermined the reliability of the narcotic recovery evidence, especially where there was a real possibility of tampering before seizure. The retracted Section 67 statement was treated as unsafe to rely on because it lacked independent corroboration after the forensic material was disbelieved. With the testing and sampling evidence losing probative value, the prosecution failed to prove knowing export of heroin beyond reasonable doubt, and the conviction and sentence were set aside. en-us Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:27:16 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=290614 Non-representative sampling and inconsistencies in the field-test process undermined the reliability of the narcotic recovery evidence, especially where there was a real possibility of tampering before seizure. The retracted Section 67 statement was treated as unsafe to rely on because it lacked independent corroboration after the forensic material was disbelieved. With the testing and sampling evidence losing probative value, the prosecution failed to prove knowing export of heroin beyond reasonable doubt, and the conviction and sentence were set aside. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=290614