April 11, 2022 07:30 pm | Updated 07:30 pm IST
Parliament passed the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. The bill seeks to authorise the collection, storage and analysis of biometric samples of convicts and others involved in criminal matters.
What is this bill and what are the justifications behind its passing? What are some of the apprehensions regarding this bill?
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