Is refusal to give mobile phone to police non-cooperation? Andhra Pradesh High Court answers

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that refusal to provide a mobile phone to the police during custody does not constitute non-cooperation. The court found that the accused’s right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution protects them from being compelled to provide access to their mobile phones. The ruling underscores the importance of protecting constitutional rights during criminal investigations and ensuring that accused individuals are not coerced into self-incrimination.