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A person suspected of an offence cannot be forced to undergo Narco-analysis, BEAP and polygraph tests without his consent
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- Rishiraj Mukherjee Vs Central Bureau of Investigation (Chhattisgarh High Court)
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A person suspected of an offence cannot be forced to undergo Narco-analysis, BEAP and polygraph tests without his consent. Presumption of innocence is human right.
1. The scientific question that emanates for consideration in this writ petition is legal permissibility of Narco analysis, polygraph test (lie-detector test) and BEAP (Brain Electrical Activation Profile) test to be conducted against the will and without consent of a person suspected of an offence, subjected to either of the test(s).
2. The above stated question has to be answered in the following factual backdrop: –
2.1) Mr...
