A forensic lab in Howrah gave a wrong report, can I challenge it?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Incorrect forensic reports can be challenged under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and the Indian Evidence Act before the Calcutta High Court. The Calcutta High Court has held that forensic reports must be scientifically sound and the opposing party has the right to cross-examine the expert.

In Howrah, you can request a re-examination by a different forensic laboratory. The Calcutta High Court has excluded forensic evidence when the lab failed to follow standard protocols.

Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, a wrong forensic report causing wrongful conviction entitles the victim to compensation. You should preserve the original report, samples if available, and seek an independent expert opinion in Howrah.