A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has held Narco Analysis, Lie Detector (Polygraph) and Brain Mapping Tests which are involuntary as Violative of Art 20(3) and 21. Although on Narco Analysis, the Hon'ble Court's Decision cannot be disputed, with respect to the other two tests the Courts Order has raised a few eyebrows. Distinguishing a major Constitution bench Judgment in State of Bombay v.Kathi Kalu Ohgad AIR 1961 SC 1808, as not applicable in the light of modern Scientific Developments is a view that has to be scrutinised. The Judgment is Selvi v. State of Karntaka - 5/4/2010, available here.
This post will be followed by further posts on the Judgment.
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