Supreme Court Declares Forced Narcos Tests Unconstitutional, Strengthens Rights of Accused
Supreme Court rules forced narco tests unconstitutional, citing violation of Articles 20(3) and 21. Judgment reaffirms Selvi case and consent rule.
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Supreme Court rules forced narco tests unconstitutional, citing violation of Articles 20(3) and 21. Judgment reaffirms Selvi case and consent rule.
The Supreme Court of India in Rajendran v. Kamar Nisha ruled that DNA tests cannot be ordered casually without a nexus to the offence. The judgment protects privacy, safeguards ch…
The Supreme Court upheld press freedom, ruling that publishing truthful information about public officials doesn’t breach privacy, allowing expression unless false or defamatory.
SC rules right to privacy as a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19, forming a basis to challenge intrusive State actions.
Supreme Court permits secretly recorded spousal calls as valid evidence in divorce cases, sparking debate over privacy rights and fair trial principles.