EVIDENCE FILE
STATE OF KARNATAKA VS ARJUN SHARMA
PROSECUTION
SAMEER’S DIARY IN NOVEMBER-
November 1st
So happy to get a break today from the usual routine. My parents and I went out for a family meal at lunch
and went for a movie at the mall in the evening. While it was fun, there are those work-related thoughts
that are still lingering in the background of my mind that I wish would be easy to ignore. I am beginning
to see that it is hard to find a balance between work and life, and I begin to worry about how I will be able
to cope with this kind of life in the years to come.
November 3rd
I am in a sticky situation, which is all because of a choice I made months back. This I believe has been the
source of many troubles in my life and even now I cannot help being anxious. The burden of all this
operating under such a decision, I must say, is very difficult to bear at times. I know very well that the
decision I make today will influence my future social and career life. I recognize that this issue is
complicated and that it requires attention, but the timeline for action is becoming narrower and narrower
over time.
November 6th
An ethical dilemma hit me very hard today. I agreed to help Arjun with his business a while ago. But as
the time passes, my doubts about the project have grown stronger. The idea of backing down from this
promise is petrifying, especially considering Arjun’s recent mood swings. He has become more and more
aggressive towards not only me but also towards Rahul and Moksh. It is alarming. Because of this, I am
also trying to figure out the ethics of my exit, how to salvage my reputation without ignoring the possible
consequences of that decision. I am not sure where to go from there, and I know that I have to think very
carefully about what I will do next.
November 8th
There is a tempest of thoughts in me. Am I in the wise way in thinking about walking away from this
investment? The ethics of what I might do torments me. And as if all this were not enough, I’ve started to
get a lot of messages concerning the business from Arjun and other unfamiliar names. This situation has
only made me more worried about the issue. Are these messages really some kind of subtle intimidation?
I’m not sure where the professional persistence ends and where harassment begins, and this makes it even
tougher.
November 11th
Finally, today I gathered all my guts and faced Arjun with the news that I am leaving the business. His
response was terrifying, to say the least. He assaulted me, placed his hands around my neck and
threatened me concerning our ‘secret.’ This was unprofessional but also bordered on crossing the law. Let
it be clear that I did not intend to harm anyone and disclose proprietary information; all I wanted was to
get away from a situation which no longer sat right with me. I expected a wrathful response from Arjun,
but the level of violent behaviour he exhibited was really out of the ordinary. This event has made me
unstable and made me rethink the dynamics of our working relations.
November 13th
I find myself unable to gauge the situation due to the complex series of events that have occurred within
the last two weeks. It all started on an average Tuesday afternoon and ended in what can only be termed
an exceptionally intense two hours with Arjun. This situation has indeed gone far beyond what I imagined
it would. His insistence that he be put in charge of all profits is pure greed and selfishness on a level that
truly disturbs me. And more troubling, he’s insisted that we come to his office at 7 PM tonight ‘to talk
about things.’ This request is suspiciously vague at best, and given his hostility of late, it worries me. I
cannot help but wonder what this ‘talk’ entails and what he seeks that raises my flags.
TIMELINE:
CCTV FOOTAGE
Arjun enters the office at 11:47am
Sameer enters office at 12:07 am
Sameer is seen leaving the office at 6:17pm
Arjun is seen leaving at 6:22
Arjun re enters the office at 6:47 p.m
No one is seen leaving or entering the building after 7:02 pm
MEDICAL EXAMINER AUTOPSY REPORT
Case Number:
PATIENT DETAILS-
Name: Sameer Kulkarni
● DoB: 22nd Jan 1989 - DoD: 13th Nov 2024
● Time of Death: 7:00 to 8:00pm - Age: 35
● Sex: Male - Country: India
● Date of Exam: 14th Nov 2024 - Time of Exam: 8:00am to 4:00pm
THE BODY IS-
● Height: 5 feet, 10 inches - Weight: 75 kilograms
● Injured- in the head. - No other deformities.
CLOTHING- White shirt, Black trousers, Black blazer, Gripped shoes
Found- Arjun’s fingerprint marks on collar of White shirt, A 3kg metal vase (silver) with
Arjun’s fingerprints. From the Anatomic findings and pertinent history on the body of
Sameer, I ascribe the cause to the death to be a blunt force trauma on the head.
CAUSE- A deliberate blow on the back of the head or an accidental fall.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
Well developed, well nourished, Indian male with a single blow to the right portion of the
head close to 2 cm above and behind his, near hard portion of the medulla oblongata area.
Lacerations on the skull were evident with profuse bleeding in the head. No other bruises,
lacerations or other damage was seen to the body.
X-RAY
Total body X ray demonstrates comminute fractures of the skull only, no damage to any
other bone in the body. Only a reflection of a healed fractured arm could be seen.
HISTORY
Injured by a strike to the head.
PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
1. Injuries to the head
a. intramedullary haemorrhage- internal bleeding in the medulla oblongata
b. Subdural hematoma- Bleeding beneath the dura mater, which can compress the
medulla oblongata.
OTHER LAB PROCEDURES
Toxicology, photography, Xray, Microscopic examination.
DISPOSITION OF EVIDENCE
Toxicology- Nil
SUMMARY
A 35-year-old man called Sameer Kulkarni died in his partner’s office on 13th Nov, the
cause of his death being a blunt force trauma.
MANNER OF DEATH
Homicide
EXAMINER OPINION-
Likely object to cause the blow- A 3kg metal vase (silver).
Likely cause of death- Deliberate blow on the back
Likely suspect- Arjun Sharma
Evidence- Fingerprints on Sameer’s collar and likely weapon
EXAMINER DETAILS
Name: Avinash
Date: 15th Nov 2024
Signature:
TEXT MESSAGES BETWEEN ARJUN AND SAMEER:
FLOOR PLAN FOR ARJUN'S OFFICE:
EVIDENCES FOUND IN THE ROOM DURING FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
AFFIDAVIT 1:
(Under Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)
I, Anika, Samarth,Rishab ,Meera, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
I am employed at S&A Freight Solutions, having its office located at Bangalore. I have been working at this office
and I am fully familiar with the premises and its surroundings.
The back entrance of our office building opens onto a street.Directly opposite to this back entrance, there is a tea
stall operated by Suresh, which has been in operation since approximately 2014. The tea stall serves employees
and visitors to the office and is frequented by many individuals throughout the day.
The tea stall operates daily from 6 a.m to 9 p.m, offering items such as tea, coffee, and light snacks. I have
personally visited the tea stall several times and observed the daily operation of the business..
This affidavit is being submitted to confirm the existence of the said tea stall for the purposes of the case Arjun
Sharma v/s State of Karnataka
I make this affidavit based on my personal knowledge and observations.The statements made herein are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I am aware that any false statement made in this affidavit is
punishable under the law.
Place: Banglore
Date: 15/11/24
Deponent:
[Signature]
[Full Name]
VERIFICATION
I, [Deponent’s Full Name], the above-named deponent, do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true
and correct to my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed herein.
Verified at Bangalore on this 15/11/24.
Deponent:
1) Anika
2) Samarth
3) Rishab
4) Meera
AFFIDAVIT 2:
I, Suraj, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
I am employed as a security guard at S&A Freight Solutions. I have been associated with this office since 2018
and I am well-acquainted with the policies and access control measures regarding the premises.
The key to the back entrance is exclusively held by the following individuals:
• Arjun Sharma, CEO of S&A Freight Solutions who has held the key since the use of the building
• Sameer Kulkarni,CEO of S&A Freight Solutions, who has held the key since the use of the building
No other individual, apart from the aforementioned, has been authorised to possess or use the key to the back
entrance of the office.
Access to the back entrance is strictly controlled, and the keys are securely maintained by the individuals listed
above. Any usage of the back entrance is documented and monitored in accordance with the company’s security
protocols.
This affidavit is submitted to affirm that the possession of the back entrance key is limited to the two individuals
mentioned above for purposes of [Reason for Affidavit, e.g., official verification legal documentation.
I make this affidavit based on my personal knowledge and the official records of the company.. The statements
made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I am aware that any false statement
made in this affidavit is punishable under the law.
Place: Banglore
Date: 15/11/24
Deponent:
Suraj
VERIFICATION
I, [Deponent’s Full Name], the above-named deponent, do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true
and correct to my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed herein.
Verified at Bangalore on this 15/11/24
Deponent:
