Section 328 of BNSS : Section 328: Evidence of officers of Mint.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A counterfeit currency case in Mumbai.

Details:

• The Mumbai Police arrest a suspect for allegedly circulating counterfeit currency notes.
• The seized notes are sent to the Note Printing Press for examination.
• A gazetted officer from the Note Printing Press examines the notes and prepares a report confirming that the notes are counterfeit.
• This report is submitted to the court as evidence during the trial.

Application of Section 328:

• The report from the gazetted officer of the Note Printing Press is used as evidence in the trial without the officer being called as a witness.
• The court, however, has the discretion to summon the officer if it deems necessary to examine the subject matter of the report.
• The officer cannot be compelled to produce the records on which the report is based or disclose the specifics of the tests conducted without permission from the General Manager of the Note Printing Press.

Example 2:

Scenario: A forgery case involving government documents in Delhi.

Details:

• A suspect is ac...

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