Compelling Accused To Give Voice Sample Doesn't Violate Article 20(3) But Safeguards Must Be Provided: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

3 Jan 2026 10:15 AM IST

  • Compelling Accused To Give Voice Sample Doesnt Violate Article 20(3) But Safeguards Must Be Provided: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has ruled that compelling an accused to give voice sample to an investigating agency for comparison with intercepted telephone conversations "does not violate Article 20(3)" of the Constitution of India. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said that while doing so does not amount to “testimonial compulsion”, but Courts must provide "safeguards" to the accused. The Court...

    Nupur Thapliyal

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    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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