Narco Test
A narco test involves administering drugs to a suspect to induce a trance-like state. It aims to extract information or confessions. This method raises ethical concerns regarding consent and the reliability of information obtained. In India, the legality of narco tests is debated. Courts have scrutinised their use, considering human rights and the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025) has reaffirmed a core constitutional principle: forced or involuntary narco-analysis tests violate fundamental rights. By setting...
December 13, 2025
