High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Challenging DNA Test Order in POCSO Case — Accused Cannot Claim Right Against Self-Incrimination for DNA Evidence. DNA test is a scientific test and not testimonial compulsion, hence not violative of Article 20(3) of Constitution....
The petitioner, Devappa Halageri, was accused of raping a 16-year-old minor, resulting in her pregnancy and delivery of a girl child. The Koppal Rural Police registered FIR (POCSO) No.373/2014 under S...




