/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ * * IJLMH MPC: ensure author_article has the nationality column. * Additive, idempotent, guarded by an option so it runs once. * 0 = all authors in India (Indian/INR), 1 = any author outside India (International/USD). * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */ add_action('init', 'ijlmh_ad_ensure_outside_india_col'); function ijlmh_ad_ensure_outside_india_col() { if ('yes' === get_option('ijlmh_outside_india_col')) { return; } global $wpdb; $tbl = $wpdb->prefix . 'author_article'; $found_tbl = $wpdb->get_var($wpdb->prepare('SHOW TABLES LIKE %s', $tbl)); if ($found_tbl !== $tbl) { return; // Manuscript table not present yet; nothing to do. } $col = $wpdb->get_var($wpdb->prepare("SHOW COLUMNS FROM `{$tbl}` LIKE %s", 'outside_india')); if ($col !== 'outside_india') { $wpdb->query("ALTER TABLE `{$tbl}` ADD COLUMN outside_india TINYINT(1) NOT NULL DEFAULT 0"); $col = $wpdb->get_var($wpdb->prepare("SHOW COLUMNS FROM `{$tbl}` LIKE %s", 'outside_india')); } if ($col === 'outside_india') { update_option('ijlmh_outside_india_col', 'yes'); } } The Use of Narco-Analysis as Evidence in Court in Sexual Assault Cases | International Journal of Law Management & Humanities
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Research Paper Volume 9 Issue 2 424 - 436 March 27, 2026

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

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Cheryl Carlene Kharsyntiew
LL.M. Student at Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
View PDF Full text DOIhttps://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.1111540
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.

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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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