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[Actress Attack Case]

Kerala High Court is hearing a plea moved by the State Prosecution for forensic analysis of a memory card which contains the visuals of the attack that was allegedly masterminded by Malayalam cine actor Dileep

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The matter is before Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas.

Director General of Prosecution (DGP) , Sr. Advocate TA Shaji is making submissions regarding a change in the hash value of the memory card when it was in the custody of the court.

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Advocate TB Mini represents the survivor actress who has moved a different plea alleging foul play in the investigation

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Dileep is represented by Senior Advocate B Raman Pillai

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Assistant Director of Forensic Science Lab, Deepa AS, is appearing virtually and explaining the difference between volume hash and individual file hash

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Justice Thomas: if a hash value is changed, is it possible what was changed in a file?

The FSL Assistant Director answers in the affirmative

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Justice Thomas: As an investigating agency, they have the duty to explain this change in the hash value. But what prejudice is caused to you(Dileep) by forensic analysis

Pillai says there are ulterior motives, attempt to delay trial

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Shaji : they are saying this now that the change in hash value is inconsequential. However, if the verdict is against them, they can use this change to appeal before High Court and Supreme Court

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Justice Thomas : yes, can the court control the arms of the investigating agency?

Pillai : if it was a regular investigation, no. But this is different, has gone on for long.

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Justice Thomas : can I move to the question of whether this is necessary?

Pillai: they (prosecution) cannot be allowed to do things without any control at all.

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Pillai says there is absolutely no need for forensic analysis

Shaji: should investigation be carried out as the accused wishes? Am i to say that we don't need to investigate this because Raman Pillai sir came to court and said so?

Justice Thomas: let's go back to the matter

Justice Thomas : this document (memory card) is already marked in evidence. There is also a copy that is kept in the forensic lab that can be examined if the court instructs.... The purpose of your request to send the memory card to FSL is not clear

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Pillai : they are just creating a smokescreen

Justice Thomas: I need to rise now. We will hear on Monday

Hearing ends

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