Selvi v. State of Karnataka
7 SCC 263Reported decision2010#7069 most cited
What is Selvi v. State of Karnataka authority for?
The term 'investigation' in criminal procedure is interpreted broadly and inclusively, encompassing steps not exhaustively enumerated in the statute. Forcing an individual to provide consent for certain investigative steps may violate Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
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Selvi v. State of Karnataka · investigation · Article 21 · consent letter · constitutional rights · criminal procedure · inclusive definition