Almost Mandatory To Take Blood Samples For DNA Analysis In Rape Cases, Police Can Use Force If Needed [S.53A CrPC]: Delhi High Court

In a recent and significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has clarified that the Police is duty bound to collect blood samples of the accused for DNA testing in rape or attempted rape cases. The ruling was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna while hearing a petition in the matter of Ms. X v. State (NCT of Delhi). The Court emphasized the critical role of Section 53A of the Code…