Identification of the accused is the crucial aspect of the investigation of a crime. Without proper identification of an accused, it is virtually impossible to complete a criminal investigation. One way to identify the offender or accused particularly when he is unknown to a prime witness, would be the process of Test Identification Parade. So, TIP is widely used as the method of identifying the suspect in criminal cases. But there has been serious concern regarding its reliability and admissibility in evidence why because it may every chance to go for wrong convictions otherwise. The Apex court have delivered so many verdicts in this issue. This research paper scrutinizes the constitutionality of TIPs with respect to the Right against self-incrimination under the Indian Constitution. In addition, in this paper, the researcher tries to provide suggestions for potential improvements in the Criminal Justice System regarding the use of Test Identification Parade. By evaluating TIP’s evidentiary value, under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniayam,2023 may aims to improve India’s legal system and ensures that Justice must be seems to be delivered and TIP becomes effective and reliable in the CJS of India.
