In the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, a Kolkata court has rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) request to conduct a narco-analysis test on the main accused, Sanjay Roy. The court’s decision came after Roy, who had previously consented to the test in front of the CBI team, refused to give his approval before the magistrate.
The CBI had sought permission from the Sealdah court to administer the narco-analysis test, arguing that it would assist in corroborating Roy’s statements and aid in the investigation. However, the court emphasized that the accused’s consent is essential for such a procedure, referencing a 2010 Karnataka High Court ruling.
Sources indicate that Roy’s initial agreement to the narco test in the presence of the CBI probe team was not maintained in the courtroom, leading to the court’s decision. The narco-analysis test involves administering sodium pentothal, which induces a hypnotic state, potentially neutralizing the subject’s imagination and eliciting truthful responses.
The CBI had previously conducted a polygraph test on Roy at the Presidency Correctional Home as part of their investigative efforts.