How did the Supreme Court in Gade Lakshmi Mangraju v. State of Andhra Pradesh assess a police dog's…
The court recognized the investigative value of canine tracking and the risks of mistaken scent or route. It evaluated the remaining circumstances without relying on the…
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How did the Supreme Court in Gade Lakshmi Mangraju v. State of Andhra Pradesh assess a police dog's tracking of a scent to the accused's home?
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Correct answer C
The court recognized the investigative value of canine tracking and the risks of mistaken scent or route. It evaluated the remaining circumstances without relying on the tracking to establish guilt.
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Option A
The court identified reasons why canine tracking could be mistaken.
Option B
The court evaluated the other circumstances independently.
Option C
The court distinguished investigative value from evidentiary weight.
Option D
The court did not disapprove employing dogs to investigate.
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