Narendra G.Goel vs State Of Maharashtra & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's directive for the investigating agency to seek forensic assistance from Canada under Section 166A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, emphasizing the necessity of proper medical and forensic investigation to avoid loss of material evidence. The Court recognized the unavailability of mitochondrial DNA analysis facilities in India and allowed the examination of evidence collected during the investigation in Canada. The ruling reinforces the importance of utilizing international cooperation in criminal investigations when local resources are inadequate.