Development of narco Analysis Test as Investigation Technique In The Criminal Justice System: An Indian Perspective

Abstract

-Society is always changing according to its recipient human being therefore norms cannot be made stagnant and is equally needs changes according to the social, economic and cultural condition of society. The criminal justice system also witnesses such kind of changes with the span of time which has been made by the investigation agencies by introducing technological advancement in the procedure for the collection of evidence. These techniques are Lie Detector, Brain Mapping and Narco Analysis Test which investigating agencies frequently using these days. Among these the Narco Analysis Test is one of the technique for which investigating agencies have been questioned many times. Now the Supreme Court of India given verdict in this regards and instructed that the same can only be done with the consent of the subject. Through this paper an attempt has been made to explore the development and journey of Narco Analysis Test in the criminal justice system as a tool of investigation in India.