Court Should Men To Take Potency Tests in Sex Offence Cases : Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ruled that district courts cannot mandate 'potency tests' for male accused in sexual assault cases without sufficient grounds. 

The court stated that while an accused may voluntarily request a test to prove his innocence, coercion is not permissible. 

The decision came after a case where a man was directed to undergo a potency test in a sexual offence case. The court stated that such tests should only be conducted when absolutely necessary and should not be a routine procedure.

The ruling emphasized that the privacy and dignity of the accused must be respected, and potency tests should not be ordered arbitrarily or mechanically in criminal cases.