Supreme Court to Consider Police Interrogation Rules
The Supreme Court has sought the Union government's response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the presence of a lawyer during police interrogations.
A Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued a notice in the plea, which seeks to recognize the right to have legal counsel present during custodial and pre-custodial interrogations.
Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy said that disallowing counsel during interrogation creates an atmosphere of coercion and violates the constitutional right against self-incrimination.
- The PIL seeks recognition of the right to have a lawyer present during police interrogations.
- The court has asked for the Union government's response to the plea.
Author's summary: Supreme Court considers lawyer presence during police interrogations.
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