Delhi HC Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Review Of Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Government over a PIL seeking a review of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. The petitioner, Harshit Goel, has prayed that Sections 2(1)(a) (iii), 2(1)(b), 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of this Act should be declared unconstitutional. The plea argues that bodily integrity is protected under Article 21, and that prisoners are also entitled to it.