Supreme Court of India

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Jai Lal and Ors.

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Reported as [1999] SUPP. 2 S.C.R. 318
Bench K.T. Thomas and D.P. Mohapatra JJ.
Decided 13 September 1999

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Criminal Law: Evidence Act, 187.,,: Section 45. District Horticultural Officer-Examined as expert witness-For assessing the fruit- bearing capacity of apple orchards-Such expert witness made no scientific study or research in assessing the productivity of apple trees -Credibility of such expert evidences-Held: Testimony of such an expert witness cannot be given the label of expert evidence -Criminal Trial. Penal Code, 1860: Sections 120- and 420. Criminal conspiracy-State Government took policy decision to purchase diseased fruits and destroy the same-Allegations that accused persons prepared

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