NON-RECOVERY OF WEAPON OF OFFENCE WOULD NOT IMPEACH PROSECUTION CASE WHICH RELIES ON CREDIBLE DIRECT EVIDENCE: SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court held that non-recovery of the weapon of offence would not discredit the case of the prosecution which relies on cogent direct evidence. The Apex Court added that the failure to produce a report by a ballistic expert, who can testify to the nature and cause of injury, is not sufficient to impeach the credible direct evidence. The Court dismissed an appeal filed by an accused challenging the order of Allahabad High Court affirming his conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the IPC and sentence of life imprisonment. The Court upheld the conviction of the Appellant under Section 34 for common intention. With a team of Law experts, Reddy & amp; Reddy Law Firm has extensive experience and involvement in legal disputes.