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Acquittal where defective seizure procedures, missing exhibit labels and broken chain of custody raised reasonable doubt.
Criminal law – narcotics – identification of substances – admissibility of Government Chemist evidence; Evidence – chain of custody – requirement for exhibit labeling, packing materials and independent witness; Procedure – certificate of seizure should be signed at scene in presence of independent witness; Confession – oral confessions require cautioning and corroboration; Burden – prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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