JUDGEMENT
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(1.) It is submitted that the petitioner had initially given voice sample for examination
by the expert but as such report came to be inconclusive further voice samples of the
petitioner has been sought for which he is unwilling to give. However, the learned Judge
directed the petitioner to give such voice sample for examination by an expert.
Mr. Goswami, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner
cannot be compelled to give voice sample in violation of Article 20 clause 3 of the
Constitution.
(2.) Mr. Singh, learned Public Prosecutor, submits that the petitioner earlier had given
voice sample and therefore cannot raise the plea self - incrimination subsequently.
No doubt the petitioner had initially given voice sample but the expert opinion
thereon is inconclusive. It is open to the petitioner to voluntarily give further voice
samples for examination but he cannot be forced to give such sample if he is unwilling to
do so in view of the constitutional bar under Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India.
Accordingly, the impugned order dated March 21, 2015 to that extent is set aside.
(3.) The revision petition is, accordingly, allowed.;
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