SONIA GOKANI
State of Gujarat – Appellant
Versus
Ashishbhai Kapilbhai Nanda – Respondent
Ms. Sonia Gokani, J.—This petition is preferred under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code challenging the order of the Sessions Court in Sessions Case No. 107 of 2006 passed below Exh.26 rejecting the request of carrying out Narco-Analysis test of the accused essentially since the accused objected to undergo narco analysis test as proposed by the prosecuting agency.
2. After hearing both the sides, learned Additional Sessions Judge had rejected the application moved by the prosecuting agency to carry out test of narco analysis. For various grounds enumerated in the petition, the said order is under challenge before this Court. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor Mr. K.P. Raval fairly submitted that the issue is no longer res integra and has been squarely covered by the judgment of the Apex Court. Instead of delving on the facts of the instant case, it would be apt to consider the case of Selvi and others vs. State of Karnataka reported in (2010) 7 SCC 263 where speaking for the Bench the then Chief Justice concluded the issue in following manner:—
“264. In light of these conclusions, we hold that no individual should be forcibly subjected to any
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