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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
Hari Mahato @ Rohit Mahato – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. concern over backlog of forensic reports. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. impact of delay in forensic reports on justice. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. need for expedient recruitment in forensic science laboratory. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. assessment of evidence without laboratory report. (Para 10 , 11 , 14) |
| 5. decision to grant bail with conditions. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Mrs. Vandana Dadel, at present holding the post of Principal Secretary Department of Home, Government of Jharkhand and Mr. T. Kandasamy Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Ranchi have appeared in person in pursuance of the order dated 03.03.2025.
2. The Court has directed on the basis of the affidavit filed on her behalf on 01.03.2025 regarding the issue of interaction about the situation of pending samples awaiting for its final report from the laboratory which is available in annexure-B issued under the Signature of Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Ranchi, as contained in letter No.240/Go dated 28.02.2025. The said letter is having with the tabular chart showing the cases received, cases disposed and cases pending.
3. It appears from the said tabular chart from 2015 to 2019 whatever case
The court ruled that the absence of ballistic evidence linking the firearm to the crime necessitates the granting of bail, emphasizing the critical role of timely forensic reporting in criminal justi....
The importance of timely examination of evidence by the Forensic Lab in criminal cases.
The right to a speedy and fair trial is integral to Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and the court emphasized the importance of timely dispensation of justice.
The court affirmed that under the N.D.P.S. Act, retesting of narcotic samples is permissible when initial tests are inconclusive, provided that the investigating agency follows the established guidel....
The court directs the trial court to complete proceedings within one year of receiving the forensic report due to existing delays.
The court reinforces the necessity of timely disposal of criminal cases, emphasizing procedural justice in the context of delays.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the pending FSL report does not render the charge sheet incomplete, and the determination of the accused's involvement in the offence is a mat....
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