The Supreme Court of India ruled that a narco-analysis test cannot be conducted without an accused’s consent, reinforcing constitutional protections against self-incrimination. It emphasized that results from such tests cannot solely convict someone. The court criticized prior approvals for involuntary tests, asserting the need for safeguard measures if conducted voluntarily.
The Supreme Court of India annulled a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests on accused individuals without consent, asserting that such practices violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. The ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights in legal proceedings, particularly during bail hearings.
Today, On 20th August, the CBI asked a Sealdah court for permission to conduct a narco test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, implicated in the rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The investigation, now under CBI’s jurisdiction, seeks to clarify complex details amidst public outrage and concerns about a possible cover-up by influential figures.
