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Accused acquitted where defects in search, absence of independent witness and broken chain of custody undermined prosecution's drug case.
Criminal law – Drug trafficking – proof beyond reasonable doubt; Search and seizure – warrant exceptions and need for independent witness and seizure receipt; Chain of custody – requirement for unimpeachable continuity of exhibits; Government Chemist report – evidential weight where procedural prerequisites satisfied; Impact of procedural defects on admissibility and reliability of exhibits.
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