Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 154–FIR –Delay of more than one year–Effect on prosecution case–Part of investigation had taken place on the basis of merg Report–Post mortem of deceased was carried and samples of viscera were taken–These were sent for chemical examination–After the report of chemical examination was received, the FIR was lodged–Delay could be attributed on FSL Raipur–Explanation offered by the prosecution that the FIR was not registered as the cause of death was not stated in post mortem report, seems to reasonable and acceptable–Delay could not be held a ground adverse to the case of the prosecution.
