Section 329 of BNSS : Section 329: Reports of certain Government scientific experts.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A murder case in Mumbai.

Details:

• A murder has taken place in Mumbai, and the police have collected blood samples from the crime scene.
• These samples are sent to the Director of the Haffkeine Institute, Bombay, for analysis.
• The Director prepares a report indicating that the blood samples match the blood type of the suspect.

Application of Section 329:

• The report prepared by the Director of the Haffkeine Institute can be used as evidence in the trial without the Director having to appear in court.
• However, if the court deems it necessary, it can summon the Director to testify about the report.
• If the Director is unable to attend, he can send a responsible officer from the institute who is familiar with the case to testify on his behalf.

Example 2:

Scenario: A case of illegal explosives possession in Delhi.

Details:

• The police have seized a large quantity of explosives from a warehouse in Delhi.
• The explosives are sent to the Chief Controller of Explosives for examination.
• The Chief Controller prepares a report confirming that the seized materials are indeed illegal explosives.

Application of Section 329:

• The report by the Chief Controller of Explosives can be used as evidence in the trial ag...

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