'Right To Remain Silent Is Fundamental Right': Telangana High Court Says Investigating Agency Cannot Seek Extension of Accused's Custody for Remaining Silent
The division bench of Justice K Lakshman and Justice K Sujana passed the order in a criminal appeal filed by a member of the Popular Front Of India (PFI) undergoing criminal prosecution, whose remand order was extended by a period of five days.
The Telangana High Court recently said that the right to remain silent is a fundamental right safeguarded under the constitution. The court remarked while stating that the investigating agency or authority cannot file a second application for an extension of police custody reasoning that the accused was silent and did not give satisfactory answers. The division bench of Justice K Lakshman and Justice K Sujana passed the order in a criminal appeal filed by a member of the Popular Front Of India (PFI) undergoing criminal prosecution, whose remand order was extended by a period of five days. Telangana High Court Asks All Judicial Officers To Follow Office Timings, Warns of Disciplinary Action Against Violation.
HC on Right to Remain Silent
Right To Remain Silent Is A Fundamental Right, Investigating Agency Can't Seek Extension Of Custody Due To Accused Remaining Silent: Telangana HChttps://t.co/TuhajnykWL
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