Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Medical Reports – Admissibility of Post-Mortem Report When Doctor Is Unavailable

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A post-mortem report by a state pathologist is a certificate admissible under Section 42(1)(a) of the Evidence Act without calling the doctor, provided the defence does not request cross-examination. The certificate is sufficient evidence of facts stated. The doctor's unavailability (e.g., out of the country)…

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