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12. It is submitted that the Ld. Session Court has erred in giving the observation that videography was not a mandate at that time. But after the implementation of BNSS since 01.07.2024, videography has become mandatory.

13. Furthermore, it is submitted that the alleged recovery took place at a crowded public place, i.e., Sabzi Mandi Railway Station, where it would have been reasonably easy for the prosecution to secure independent witnesses. Despite the constant presence of government personnel such as para-military forces, local police, CRPF and ticket checking staff, not a single independent public witness has been associated or cited in the present case, which creates a serious doubt over the fairness and transparency of the recovery proceedings.