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

As held in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010), the polygraph, narco-analysis and Brain Electrical Activation Profile tests cannot be administered on an accused without his…

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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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As held in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010), the polygraph, narco-analysis and Brain Electrical Activation Profile tests cannot be administered on an accused without his free and informed consent, since involuntary administration violates the protection against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) and personal liberty under Article 21.

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