The Use of Narco-Analysis as Evidence in Court in Sexual Assault Cases

  • Cheryl Carlene Kharsyntiew
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  • Cheryl Carlene Kharsyntiew

    LL.M. Student at Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Abstract

This article concerns the fact that Narcoanalysis tests have become important in criminal cases. scientific inquiries, which provide possible explanations for hidden facts. The ethical, reliability, however, the ethical, reliability, and legalities of such means have raised much controversy. While both techniques can offer fruitful leads, their accuracy is doubtful, and there is a concern of false leads. memories and manipulation. Furthermore, it is a violation to persuade people to take these tests. constitutional rights, especially the right against self-incrimination guaranteed by the Constitution in Article 20(3). Even when voluntary, the results of the case are frequently treated with suspicion by the courts, and more tangible is given more weight. evidence. This research article explores the issues of the intricacy of narco-analysis tests, with a stress put on the fact that people should be careful, scrutinizing and respectful of the individual rights in their use and exegesis in legal systems.

Keywords

  • Narco-analysis
  • Constitutional Admissibility
  • Investigation
  • Sexual Assault

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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 9, Issue 2, Page 424 - 436

DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.1111540

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