BREATH ANALYZER TEST IS NOT A CONCLUSIVE PROOF OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
Abstract
Breath analyzer tests are widely used by Indian police during drunk driving checks. However, courts have consistently held that such tests cannot, by themselves, conclusively establish alcohol consumption. This blog explains the statutory framework, judicial interpretations, scientific limitations, and procedural safeguards that guide the treatment of breath analyzer results in criminal prosecutions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Criminal Law and Evidence
Legal processes and jurisprudence
Criminal Law and Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN