NARENDRA G.GOEL vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's directive under Section 166A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, allowing the investigation agency to seek forensic assistance from Canada for DNA testing related to a murder case. The Court emphasized the importance of obtaining material evidence that could aid in establishing the culpability of the accused, noting that such forensic analysis is not available in India. The Court directed that the trial court should await the forensic report from Canada, which will be included in the investigation under Section 173(8) of the Code.