High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Challenging DNA Test Order in POCSO Case — Accused Cannot Claim Right Against Self-Incrimination for DNA Sampling in Rape Investigation. DNA test is a scientific test not amounting to testimonial compulsion under Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India.
25 Apr 2015The petitioner, Devappa Halageri, was accused of raping a minor girl, resulting in her pregnancy and delivery of a child. The Koppal Rural Police regi...




