PATAN KHAJA BABU @ BABU vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court, referencing its earlier judgment in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010) 7 SCC 263, allowed the appeal and set aside the orders of the lower courts. The Court reaffirmed the principles established in Selvi regarding the admissibility of narco-analysis and polygraph tests, emphasizing the need for consent and the protection of individual rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The holding underscores the importance of safeguarding personal liberties in the context of investigative procedures.