Evidence handling protocols are inconsistent, leading to manipulation and wrongful convictions
Investigating agencies often tamper with evidence to fit predetermined narratives. Example: In the Jessica Lal case, ballistic evidence was altered, and witnesses were coerced to change testimonies. In the Delhi Excise Scam, CBI officers selectively presented evidence to target political opponents. The lack of standardized evidence collection protocols allows for manipulation at every stage. Courts often rely on incomplete or biased evidence, leading to wrongful convictions. The Supreme Court has criticized this trend, but systemic reforms are lacking. Without transparent evidence handling, the justice system becomes vulnerable to political interference and corruption.
“कंक्लूजन पहले तय होता है और उसके इर्दगिर्द एविडेंस बनाई जाती है आपने पहले ही तय कर दिया कि आपने कंक्लूजन लास्ट में ड्र करना था आपने पहले कंक्लूजन तय कर लिया” — Tanveer Ahmed Mir
Flaws in legal procedures, such as inadmissible confessions and lack of transparency in police stations, enable abuse of power and undermine the integrity of the justice system.