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● There was no mention with regard to the starting date and time and the ending date and time of the hard disk (M.O.36) and even the hash value was not mentioned to ensure that it is not tampered. There was also no accountability as to the chain of custody since the hard disk was handled by so many persons and there is a chance of the same being tampered.
● The sluggishness shown in the investigation should not go in favour of the accused persons and this Court has to take into consideration the totality of the evidence available on record.
● The defence did not put a single question with regard to the hash value, chain of custody etc. during the cross-examination and even without a laying a foundation during trial, these issues are attempted to be brought in at the stage of Appeal.