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Today (29th April): The Supreme Court observed that requiring individuals to share their Google pin location as a condition for bail violates their fundamental rights under Article 21, which guarantees the right to privacy. The Court emphasized that while there have been instances where such conditions were imposed, they cannot be a prerequisite for bail.
The Kerala High Court issued guidelines for DNA collection from adopted children of rape survivors, prioritizing their emotional well-being and privacy rights. It emphasized the impact of such tests on the children and set criteria for conducting DNA examinations, stressing the importance of confidentiality in adoption proceedings. The court highlighted the need to balance privacy and truth in rape cases.
The Allahabad High Court directed that private photos cannot be filed without prior court approval, emphasizing the infringement on privacy rights and potential emotional distress. The court explicitly instructed its registry not to accept private or indecent photographs without prior approval. The directive stemmed from a bail plea in a rape case involving specific private photographs. The accused was granted bail after clarification from their legal counsel.
Today 1st April, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stressed the need to balance investigation agency powers with individual privacy rights for fairness and justice. He urged agencies to focus on significant crime cases and enhance capabilities, including leveraging AI tools, to address evolving challenges like cybercrime and digital fraud. Adherence to due process and finding a middle ground between investigation needs and privacy rights were emphasized.
