Are lie-detector tests considered legally valid in the Indian administration

An inquiry into the legality of lie-detector tests in the country.
  • Lie-detector tests, also known as polygraph tests, are not considered legally valid evidence in Indian courts.
  • The results of a polygraph test are not admissible as evidence in court proceedings.
  • The Supreme Court of India has ruled that lie-detector tests are unreliable and not foolproof.
  • The use of polygraph tests is not formally regulated by Indian law.
  • In some cases, law enforcement agencies may use polygraph tests as an investigative tool, but the results are not legally binding.
  • There have been instances where courts have allowed the results of a polygraph test as corroborative evidence, but they are not the sole basis for a conviction.
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