Probe agencies need to have 'delicate balance' between search

Probe agencies need to have 'delicate balance' between search, seizure powers and privacy rights: CJI Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate equilibrium between the investigative powers of agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and an individual's right to privacy. Speaking at the 20th DP Kohli Memorial lecture, he underscored the necessity of upholding due process in the criminal justice system. The CJI also stressed that this balance is crucial for ensuring a fair and just society. He added that at the heart of this balance lies the need to uphold due process. The CJI also flagged "unwarranted" confiscation of personal devices, saying there was a pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights. He also asked the investigative agencies to "pick their battles", saying instead of spreading out too thinly in various cases, they should concentrate on crimes that threaten the security and economic health of the country and public order. [Read more](/dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29t/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuaW5kaWF0dm5ld3MuY29tJTJGbmV3cyUyRmluZGlhJTJGY2hpZWYtanVzdGljZS1vZi1pbmRpYS1keS1jaGFuZHJhY2h1ZC1zdGF0ZW1lbnQtcHJvYmUtYWdlbmNpZXMtbXVzdC1oYXZlLWRlbGljYXRlLWJhbGFuY2UtYmV0d2Vlbi1zZWFyY2gtc2VpenVyZS1wb3dlcnMtYW5kLXByaXZhY3ktcmlnaHRzLTIwMjQtMDQtMDEtOTI0MTg4) Â We respect your privacy. If you are not interested in receiving further emails, please Click [here](/dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODVAZ21haWwuY29t)