GOVIND vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Regulations 855 and 856 of the Madhya Pradesh Police Regulations, made under Section 46(2)(c) of the Police Act, 1961, ruling that they have the force of law and are aimed at preventing crime. The Court found that the provisions regarding domiciliary visits do not violate Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, as they are intended to monitor individuals suspected of leading a criminal life. The Court emphasized that while privacy is a fundamental right, it is not absolute and can be restricted in the interest of public safety, thus validating the Regulations under the compelling state interest test.