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ARTICLE · 07 SEPTEMBER 2022

The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022

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The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 (2022 Act) was enacted with the aim of authorizing law enforcement agencies to take measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes...

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Faranaaz Karbhari
Faranaaz Karbhari
Akriti Shikha
Akriti Shikha
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In entirety, there has been considerable evolution as compared to the previous 1920 Act. It is essential to note that the 2022 Act is digitalizing the criminal records and paving the way to make data with respect to criminals easily available through a centralized database, thereby being in accordance with the global standards adopted by various other countries. However, considering the challenges discussed in the conclusion, it is imperative that the 2022 Act be re-examined and re-considered, to provide a balance between the fundamental rights of those being investigated and the objective of the State to conduct criminal investigations efficiently.

The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 (2022 Act) was enacted with the aim of authorizing law enforcement agencies to take measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes of identification and investigation in criminal matters. The 2022 Act, which received the President's assent

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