The Investigating Officer conducting investigation of a case the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 collects the call details of the mobile phones held by the accused from whom, recovery of drug was effected and the conspirator, who supplied the drug. Such call details:
Verified Answer
A. Can be used as substantive evidence to prove the charge of conspiracy
B. Are inadmissible in evidence
C. Can be considered relevant only if the conversation held between the two accused is recorded and proved at the trial
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Call Detail Records (CDRs) are electronic evidence. If properly authenticated as per Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, they can be used as substantive evidence to establish communication patterns, association, and circumstantial evidence of conspiracy between the accused and the conspirator. They are not inadmissible, and their relevance is not solely dependent on recorded conversations.