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'X' is accused of an offence of rape. He can be subjected to the following tests for investigation:

In Selvi v State of Karnataka (2010) the Supreme Court held that compulsory narco-analysis, polygraph and Brain Electrical Activation Profile tests violate the right against…

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'X' is accused of an offence of rape. He can be subjected to the following tests for investigation:

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In Selvi v State of Karnataka (2010) the Supreme Court held that compulsory narco-analysis, polygraph and Brain Electrical Activation Profile tests violate the right against self-incrimination in Article 20(3) and personal liberty under Article 21. So X, though accused of rape, can be subjected to "None of the polygraph, narco-analysis or BEAP tests without his consent"; the seriousness of the accusation does not permit compulsory testing, and none of the three tests can be imposed on him against his will.

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