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?

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