https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=292998 The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the appellant's conviction under the Arms Act and TADA Act, discharged the appellant, and ordered the refund of any paid fine. The Court highlighted critical flaws in the prosecution's case, including the absence of independent witnesses during the weapon recovery, lack of sealing of the weapon, and a significant gap in the chain of custody. These procedural lapses undermined the integrity of the evidence, leading to the decision in favor of the appellant. The judgment emphasizes the necessity of following proper procedures and maintaining evidence integrity in criminal cases for fair outcomes. en-us Fri, 13 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:33:45 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=292998 The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the appellant's conviction under the Arms Act and TADA Act, discharged the appellant, and ordered the refund of any paid fine. The Court highlighted critical flaws in the prosecution's case, including the absence of independent witnesses during the weapon recovery, lack of sealing of the weapon, and a significant gap in the chain of custody. These procedural lapses undermined the integrity of the evidence, leading to the decision in favor of the appellant. The judgment emphasizes the necessity of following proper procedures and maintaining evidence integrity in criminal cases for fair outcomes. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 13 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=292998