Right to Silence During Interrogation: Supreme Court Stands by Your Right to Say Nothing
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- 09 Apr 2025 --
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It was a regular news cycle until a viral video showed a young activist being grilled for hours by the police—no lawyer, no break, no charges, just pressure.
That case became a symbol of why the right to silence matters. And the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed in March 2025 that the right to remain silent is not just an American TV cliché—it’s a Constitutional right in Indiatoo.
The Legal Foundation
Under Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution:
"No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself."
This means:
• You don’t have to answer questions that may incriminate you
• You can refuse to make statements during investigation
• This applies from the moment you're a suspect, not just after you're charged
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