Headline
The Andhra Pradesh High Court gives Bail, and stated that withholding mobile phones is not ‘Non-Cooperation’.
Summary
The Andhra Pradesh High Court stated that declining to submit mobile phones to the police does not constitute non-cooperation, as it is protected under Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution. The court granted bail to N. Suresh Babu and Avutu Srinivasa Reddy, indulged in a brutal incident at the TDP State office.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Avuthu Srinivas Reddy vs. The Station House Officer
- Judge Name: Justice Dr. V.R.K. Krupa Sagar
- Incident: Attack on the TDP office by the supporters of YSRCP, including the petitioners.
- Reason for Bail Opposition: Declining to submit mobile phones to police.
Legal Insights
The Andhra Pradesh High Court mentioned Sanket Bhadresh Modi v. CBI, stating that coercing the accused to share device information breaches Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution. It held that failure to submit mobile phones cannot be said as non-cooperation.
Impact
The judgment focuses on the constitutional protection against self-incrimination and showcases the limits on methods of police investigation.
Why It Matters
This case stresses on the requirement to balance investigative interests with individual rights and sets a precedent for digital privacy protections under Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution.
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