Irfan Alias Bhayu Mevati Vs State Of Madhya Pradesh 2025 INSC 150 - DNA Report - Death Penalty Matter

Indian Evidence Act 1872 - Section 45 -DNA report - The DNA evidence is in the nature of opinion evidence as envisaged under Section 45 and like any other opinion evidence, its probative value varies from case to case- mere exhibiting a document, would not prove its contents- Referred to Rahul v. State of Delhi (2023) 1 SCC 83 (Para 24)

Summary: Accused convicted and sentenced to death under Section 376(DB) IPC - HC confirmed death sentence - Partly allowing appeal, SC remanded the case to Trial Court directing it to summon the scientific experts associated with the preparation and issuance of the DNA report with the entire supporting material.