The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Crime Records Bureau, and the Delhi Government on a plea challenging the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022, which permits collection of biometric and biological data for investigations.
Justice K.V. Viswanathan, born on May 26, 1966, in Kerala, became a Supreme Court judge on May 19, 2023. He has a notable legal career, becoming a Senior Advocate in 2009 and representing key cases, including marriage equality and privacy rights. He is anticipated to ascend as India’s 58th Chief Justice in 2030.
