NDPS - As there is no absolute rule that police officers cannot ...

Police Officers Can Testify in NDPS Cases; Lack of Independent Witnesses Doesn't Undermine Prosecution's Case.

May 29, 2013

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

NDPS - As there is no absolute rule that police officers cannot be cited as witnesses and their depositions should be treated with suspect therefore, the prosecution case cannot be doubted for non-examining the independent witnesses. - SC

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NDPS - As there is no absolute rule that police officers cannot ...

Police Officers Can Testify in NDPS Cases; Lack of Independent Witnesses Doesn't Undermine Prosecution's Case.

May 29, 2013

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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