Summary
- A recent article highlights the crucial distinctions between seizure, recovery, and discovery in criminal law, emphasizing their unique legal implications under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Khalil Pasha & Ors. v. Abdul Rasheed underscores that recovery alone cannot establish guilt without independent evidence linking it to the offence.
- Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court's decision in Khushbu v. State of Maharashtra reinforces that illegal searches can lead to compensation claims for violating procedural safeguards under the BNSS.
- These developments signal a shift towards stricter adherence to legal protocols in evidence collection, impacting future prosec
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