On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud advocated for a "delicate balance" between an individual's right to privacy and the search and seizure authorities granted to investigative agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
During his keynote speech at the 20th D P Kohli memorial lecture in the Capital, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was quoted by PTI as stating that a fair and just society is built on the delicate balance that exists between the right to privacy and the authority to search and seize in the field of criminal justice.
According to the CJI, maintaining due process is essential and should be at the "heart of this balance."
As to the PTI report, the CJI also objected to what he termed as "unwarranted confiscation of personal devices," stating that it was vital to maintain a balance between the requirement for investigative needs and the right of individuals to privacy.
The CJI asked the investigative agencies to "pick their battles" rather than becoming overly involved in a number of cases, saying that they should focus on offenses that endanger public order, national security, and the nation's economic stability.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other investigative agencies need to strengthen their capabilities to address the unprecedented pace at which crime is changing, in addition to utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
The Chief Justice of India noted that although the world has grown more interconnected due to the proliferation of digital technologies, law enforcement agencies such as the CBI are faced with novel and intricate problems that require creative solutions. These challenges range from cybercrime and digital fraud to emerging technologies.
He continued, "The investigating agencies need to stay up to date with the drastic shift in crime."
