March 4, 2013

Can a person be forced to give his "Voice Sample"? Does it not violate his fundamental rights?

Art. 20 says that an accused person has right to remain silent and he cannot be forced to give evidence which may be used against him in criminal trial.

Can an accused person be forced to give "Voice Sample" ? Does this violate his fundamental rights?

Two judge bench of Supreme Court, has deferred on this issue and has referred the question to larger Bench on 7.12.2012 in case of Ritesh Vs UP in criminal appeal No.2003 of 2012

Haresh Raichura
4/3/2013