Karnataka HC guidelines for search & seizure of Electronic Devices

Virendra Khanna Vs State of Karnataka (Karnataka High Court) In this case Karnataka High COurt answered following Questions- 1. Can a direction be issued to an accused to furnish the password, passcode or Biometrics in order to open the smartphone and/or email account? 2. Can a Court issue a suo moto order to the accused to furnish a password, passcode or Biometrics? 3. In the event of a direction being issued and the accused not furnishing the password, passcode or Biometrics, what is the recourse available to an Investigating Officer? 4. What is the consideration for the issuance of a search...