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  • Bullet Evidence and FSL Reports - Several sources highlight issues with ballistic evidence, notably the absence of conclusive matches between recovered bullets and firearms. For instance, IND_HC_RJHC010703232021 states that the bullet recovered from the victim's body was sent to the FSL, but no definitive match was established with the pistol. Similarly, 02300026211 emphasizes that the weapon used in the offence was not sent for FSL examination, undermining the evidence's conclusiveness. The lack of proper ballistic testing hampers establishing direct links between bullets and weapons. KAILASH @ KALU vs STATE - Rajasthan, Satpaul Alias Lala VS State Of Punjab - Punjab and Haryana

  • Importance of Sending Firearms and Bullets for FSL Examination - Multiple sources stress that the failure to send the firearm and bullets to the FSL critically weakens the case. 01700066152 notes that the prosecution's inability to connect recovered bullets with the accused's weapons due to non-examination by FSL raises doubts. 01400008659 discusses that without ballistic analysis, establishing intent or connection between weapon and bullet is problematic. Proper forensic procedures are essential for credible evidence. Pravindra @ Leela, S/o Mool Chand VS State Of Rajasthan Through PP - Rajasthan, Protul Pathak VS State of Assam - Gauhati

  • Challenges in Establishing Connection Between Bullet and Weapon - Several cases reveal that even when bullets are recovered, without matching reports from FSL, establishing a link to the accused's firearm remains uncertain. 01700059447 mentions that the absence of ballistic reports and proper identification procedures hinders conviction. 02300040395 underscores that the absence of conclusive ballistic evidence weakens the case against suspects. Kuldeep Singh VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Ram Phal VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana

  • Judicial Perspective on Forensic Evidence - Courts have expressed skepticism when ballistic evidence is missing or inconclusive. For example, 01700066152 points out that the failure to send bullets for FSL examination casts doubt on the prosecution’s claims. Similarly, 01400008659 highlights that without forensic confirmation, other evidence alone may not suffice for conviction. Pravindra @ Leela, S/o Mool Chand VS State Of Rajasthan Through PP - Rajasthan, Protul Pathak VS State of Assam - Gauhati

  • Summary of Case Outcomes - Several cases resulted in convictions based on circumstantial evidence, but the absence of definitive ballistic matching often raised doubts. Some judgments emphasize that proper forensic procedures, including sending firearms and bullets for FSL analysis, are crucial for establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. When such procedures are neglected, courts tend to be cautious in their rulings. Kuldeep Singh VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Ram Phal VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, KAILASH @ KALU vs STATE - Rajasthan

Analysis and Conclusion:
The collected sources underscore the critical role of forensic ballistic evidence in murder and attempt-to-murder cases. The failure to send firearms and bullets for FSL examination significantly weakens the prosecution's case, leading to doubts about the linkage between the weapon and the bullets. Courts consistently stress that conclusive forensic reports are essential for establishing guilt, and their absence can undermine otherwise strong circumstantial evidence. Proper forensic procedures are fundamental to ensure justice and reliable conviction.

Search Results for "Murder Bullet no Sent Fsl"

KAILASH @ KALU vs STATE

India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

BAIL - ATTEMPT TO MURDER - MEDICAL EVIDENCE - FSL REPORT - NO CONCLUSIVE MATCH BETWEEN BULLET AND PISTOL Fact of the Case ... The bullet was recovered from the victim's body and sent to the FSL for examination. ... : The petitioner was arrested for attempt to murder. ... The said bullet was sent to the FSL from where a report been opined therein is that a definite opinion for matching the pistol with the #HL_S....

Nar Singh VS State of Haryana

2012 0 Supreme(P&H) 1011 India - Punjab and Haryana

JASBIR SINGH, RAKESH KUMAR JAIN

(A) Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.302--Murder--FSL Report--Recovery and discovery--Bullet was recovered on 07.03.2005 and was deposited ... seals--Bullet recovered from the brain of the deceased has duly matched with the pistol recovered on disclosure statement made by ... (Paras 17 to 25) ... (B) Evidence Act, 1872, S.3--Murder--Appreciation ... The said bullet was deposited in the police Malkhana soon after its removal from the dead body and the weapon of offence was recovered at the in....

Satpaul Alias Lala VS State Of Punjab

2007 0 Supreme(P&H) 1040 India - Punjab and Haryana

MEHTAB S.GILL, NAWAB SINGH

cannot be destroyed by non-examination of the fire arm used or bullet etc. ... case-Weapon used in commission of offence not sent to the FSL for examination-But other evidence is on record-Held; The other evidence ... 26) ... (D) Evidence Act, 1872, Section 3-Appreciation of evidence-Murder ... If weapon of offence, that is, the pistol in this case was sent for examination to the FSL along with the bullets, a report regarding the bullet being fired f....

Pravindra @ Leela, S/o Mool Chand VS State Of Rajasthan Through PP

2023 0 Supreme(Raj) 1329 India - Rajasthan

PANKAJ BHANDARI, BHUWAN GOYAL

The court also noted the prosecution's failure to connect the recovered bullet with the accused's weapons and raised doubts about ... This could have been established only if the recovered bullet would have been sent to FSL and the bullet used by the police party also should have been sent to the FSL to ascertain the caliber of the bullet fired by the police team. ... It is also important to note that there is no recovery memo prepared of b....

Protul Pathak VS State of Assam

2007 0 Supreme(Gau) 524 India - Gauhati

B.D.AGARWAL

to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. ... Attempt to Murder - Criminal Law - Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 307, Section 448 - The judgment discusses the offense of attempt ... Issues: The issues included the intention and overt acts of the appellants in relation to the offense of attempt to murder ... Shri Choudhury, learned senior counsel submitted that neither the bullet particles were seized by the 1.0. nor sent it to any FSL to ascertain if there was any inciden....

Kuldeep Singh VS State of Rajasthan

2020 0 Supreme(Raj) 270 India - Rajasthan

SANDEEP MEHTA, PUSHPENDRA SINGH BHATI

CRIMINAL APPEAL - MURDER - IDENTIFICATION PARADE - CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE - ARMS ACT - SECTION 302, 397, 201, 120B IPC AND SECTION ... Fact of the Case: The appellants were convicted and sentenced for murder, robbery, and possession of illegal weapons ... Whether the FSL report, postmortem report, and ballistic report supported the prosecution's case. 4. ... Learned counsel for the appellants also submitted that the FSL report and the postmortem report indicated the murder, but there was no direct co....

Ram Phal VS State of Haryana

2011 0 Supreme(P&H) 1403 India - Punjab and Haryana

VIJENDER SINGH MALIK, HEMANT GUPTA

(A) Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.302 & 307--Murder--Attempt to murder--Since, the occurrence has taken place at 8.30 p.m. in the month ... and deceased--‘R’ made a fire shot of deceased with the intention to kill him--Such struck at his right abdomen--On receiving the bullet ... but keeping in view the recovery of .32 double barrel pistol in pursuance of the disclosure statement and having proved that the bullets ... A bullet marked ‘B’ was found lodged in the lower part of the left lung. The b....

State of Haryana VS Bijender Singh alias Lamba

2010 0 Supreme(P&H) 2024 India - Punjab and Haryana

NAWAB SINGH, ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA

(B) Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.302, 148, 201, 120-B r/w S.149--Arms Act 1959, S.25--Murder ... Three .315" fired bullets recovered from the body of Jaibir (deceased) and one .315" fired bullet recovered from the body of Ashok (deceased) were also sent to the FSL. ... 15. ... Two live cartridges and seven fired cartridges and seven fired bullets of .315" country-made pistol recovered from the place of occurrence were also sent to the FSL. ... 14. ......

State of J&K vs A.M. Sangma

2024 0 Supreme(J&K) 320 India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT JAMMU 

MR. JUSTICE RAJNESH OSWAL, MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SEKHRI, JJ

(A) Ranbir Penal Code - Sections 302, 307, 304 - Acquittal of respondent in murder case - Prosecution failed to establish guilt ... The company men took position and after firing stopped, he found that Tulsi Dass had received bullet in the chest. Two others had bullet injuries and died on the spot. He does not know who had fired the bullets. The accused was not holding gun at that time. ... This appeal has been directed against judgment dated 18.03.2009, propounded by learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu (for sh....

Mohd. Ali Jaan Mohd Shaikh vs State Of Maharashtra

2025 Supreme(Bom) 760 India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

REVATI MOHITE DERE, DR. NEELA GOKHALE, JJ

IPC for committing murder of Shakil Ibrahim Modak (‘Modak’), the Appellants are sentenced to suffer RI for life with fine of Rs.8,000/- each, in default to suffer additional RI for six months each. For the offence punishable under IPC for committing murder of Irfan Qureshi, the Appellants are sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment (RI) for life with fine of Rs.8,000/- each, in default to suffer additional RI for six months each. For the offences punishable under a href="..

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