Call Detail Records Cannot Be Denied Solely on Privacy Grounds When Relevant to Fair Trial: Uttarakhand High Court

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that a request for Call Detail Records (CDRs) and tower location information cannot be rejected merely because the records also contain information relating to a victim's privacy. When such electronic records appear prima facie relevant to a fair investigation or trial, the court must consider whether they should be preserved and produced, while also adopting safeguards to protect privacy. Justice Alok Mahra Delivers Judgment…