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17. In regard to the discrepancy in the alleged document dated 15.03.2021 and 19.03.2021, Learned Senior Counsels have submitted that there is no authenticity of veracity of these documents alleged to be recovered from the computer system in the office and conference room of the Applicant. Learned Senior Counsels have submitted that while seizing an electronic document including creating and providing its hash value and mirror copy at the relevant point of time, the procedure of seizing has not been followed. It has further been submitted that even in the document dated 16.03.2021, no cap of 5% of profit margin has been imposed and clause 6 showed that 5% is only the minimum percentage with a further stipulation that there will be no cap on the distributor margin. Therefore, even as per document dated 15.03.2021, distributors could have made a profit of 12% or even more. Learned Senior Counsels have submitted that rather the document dated 19.03.2021 limits the profit margin to 12%. Learned Senior Counsels have submitted that thus the alleged tainted document dated 19.03.2021 in fact curtailed the profit margin of distributors, contrary to the windfall alleged. Learned Senior Counsels have submitted that allegations of manipulation of public opinion are baseless and without foundation as there was no proof that the petitioner gave a note to „ Mr. Zakir‟ nor there is any evidence that the said „Mr. Zakir‟ met the Applicant. It has further been submitted that the CBI has relied upon 6 mails out of the total of 14,671 mails.