What is the significance of conducting potency tests in a dowry death case

Analyse the importance of directing a potency test of a man accused in a dowry death case as per the directive of the Allahabad High Court.
  • Potency tests are significant in dowry death cases to determine the involvement of the husband in the crime.
  • It helps ascertain if the accused was capable of engaging in sexual intercourse with the victim or not.
  • Conducting a potency test aids in validating the claims of the prosecution about the relationship between the accused and the deceased.
  • It can provide crucial evidence to establish the motive or possible involvement of the accused in the alleged crime.
  • Following the directive of the Allahabad High Court to conduct potency tests ensures a thorough investigation and helps in delivering justice in dowry death cases.
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