Delhi Court Rejects Accused's Bid for Digital Device Inspection
A Delhi court denied an accused, Amandeep Singh Dhall, the right to inspect digital devices of co-accused under the guise of conducting a parallel investigation. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh posited that such inspections could compromise privacy and result in unauthorized interrogations of private data.
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The intricate legal battle surrounding an excise policy-linked corruption case took a pivotal turn as a Delhi court rejected Amandeep Singh Dhall's request to inspect the digital devices of others involved in the case. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh ruled that allowing such inspection would effectively lead to an unauthorized parallel investigation.
The courtroom drama unfolded when objections were raised by Sameer Mahendru, Arun R Pillai, and others against the accused's proposal. Dhall's attempt to assuage concerns through an undertaking failed to gain the court's confidence, with the judge stating that the request resembled a fishing expedition lacking specific justification.
Concerned about potential privacy violations and the integrity of sensitive data, Judge Singh emphasized that unsanctioned inspections could lead to a cycle of endless proceedings and breach third-party rights. He underscored the necessity for concrete relevance before authorizing such intrusions, reaffirming the court's cautious approach.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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