s 28 Inferences against individual mentioned in section 19 from refusal of appropriate consent for invasive samples
28.—(1) Where in any criminal proceeding, it is shown that the appropriate consent required under section 24 for the taking of an invasive sample from an individual under section 19 is refused without good cause, the court may in determining —(a) whether to commit that individual for trial in connection with the eligible crime or registrable crime of which he or she is accused of committing; (b) whether there is a case to answer against the individual; or (c) whether the individual is guilty of the eligible crime or registrable crime with which he or she has been charged, draw any inference from the refusal that the court thinks proper. (2) The refusal of the appropriate consent may, on the basis on the inference mentioned in subsection (1), be treated as, or as capable of amounting to, corroboration of any evidence given against that individual in relation to which the refusal is material.[Act 26 of 2022 wef 12/06/2023]