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64. The witness has also explained the meaning of non interpretable Criminal Appeal No.1084.2015.doc DNA profle. It means degraded DNA, due to degraded sample. He further explained that degraded DNA means the poor quality of DNA and not because of contamination of DNA sample. He further admitted that semen stains start degrading within a week, if not preserved properly. He also admitted that if the blood is collected by proper procedure then it is sufcient for DNA profle of that exhibit. Mr. Lade has explained the procedure of obtaining sample of DNA profling. He has stated that there is an identifcation form which contains attested photographs of the donor, his consent. The blood is collected in presence of 3 witnesses. Those forms also contains names and signatures of witnesses. Similarly, it also bears signature of medical ofcer. The samples are sent in sealed container. In the present case, the prosecution has produced on record the identifcation form of the appellant, which is having his signature below the consent. The form is attested by witnesses and the medical ofcer. The blood sample was sent in sealed container. Therefore, it appears from the evidence of Mr. Lade, the prosecution has complied with the procedure of obtaining sample for DNA profling of the appellant.

66. He further admitted that 8 markers are needed to give result of 100% match. He admitted that he was provided database of 600 suspect from the locality of accused and they have searched for profle match of database. No single profle matched with the profle of the appellant. He Criminal Appeal No.1084.2015.doc admitted that he has done all 17 YSTR Loci for the appellant. He got all 17 markers of the appellant. He admitted that he could only obtained 4 markers for YSTR LOCI. He also admitted that due to degradation of DNA, he could not fnd out the remaining 12 YSTR LOCI. He also admitted that he got the male specifc markers in the vaginal smear detected in victim girl and that was the important marker as far as DNA profling was concerned. He admitted that he detected 8 markers on the hair detected on nail clippings of the victim girl.