FSL report must be obtained on priority, preferably within 60 days: Rajasthan High Court grants bail
“Whether the investigation under NDPS Act is to be completed within 60 days or 180 days is totally dependent upon FSL report.”
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Delhi High Court directs expeditious conclusion of Magisterial inquiry into the custodial death of a 32-year-old man
Sheikh Sahadat, a 32-year-old person was found dead in police custody with black and blue marks of beatings all over his back and chest and with swelling on his hands and legs.
Supreme Court sets aside Patna HC order giving death penalty to a man for raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl
“Truth is the soul of justice. The sole idea of the criminal justice system is to see that justice is done. Justice will be said to be done when no innocent person is punished, and the guilty person is not allowed to go scot free.”
DNA of unborn child did not match the DNA of accused; Delhi High Court grants bail in a rape case
The Court directs that the petitioner should be released on bail after noting the FSL report which shows that the DNA of the unborn child of the prosecutrix did not match with the accused.
Delhi High Court deletes remarks in the orders passed by the Trial Court against police officers
The Delhi High Court opined that passing comments like “negligent” and “insensitive” might impair a person’s confidence, work, and reputation, thus, the Court deleted remarks in the orders passed by Trial Court against police officers.
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to 85% disabled accused in cheating case
Supreme Court in a case pertaining to allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust, held that the accused is entitled for anticipatory bail, and directed the Investigating Agency to follow the procedure prescribed under CrPC for investigation against the disabled person
Punjab and Haryana High Court | FSL report forms the foundation of NDPS cases; its absence renders Section 173 CrPC report insufficient
Punjab and Haryana High Court granting bail to the petitioner emphasised that the NDPS cases can only survive in case the prosecution is able to establish that the article recovered is indeed a contraband and which can only be established on the basis of its chemical examination, which is normally done through FSL.
Meghalaya High Court| Penetration has to be medically established and doesn’t have to be deep or complete to be considered penetration under the POCSO Act
Meghalaya High Court: In a criminal appeal filed by the convict/appellant, convicted under Section 5(m) of the Protection of Children
Del HC | Trial Court’s view upheld as FSL Report establishes case of “sexual assault of minor” beyond any reasonable doubt
Delhi High Court: Vibhu Bakhru, J., while dismissing the present appeal upheld the decision of the trial court for offences charged under
Del HC | Testimony of sexual assault victim, which is otherwise found to be credible, cannot be discarded merely because FSL report was not positive
Delhi High Court: Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. dismissed an appeal filed against the decision of the trial court whereby the accused-appellant was convicted for