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@article{188801,
        author = {Shikha Rani},
        title = {Lie detector test – a truth or technique?},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3339-3345},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188801},
        abstract = {Lie detector tests also referred to as Polygraphs are mainly used in criminal investigations, legal proceedings, and employment screenings as tools to detect deception. It has been widely acknowledged tool of the era still it does have the concerns regarding the scientific accuracy and ethical implications. It has been a point of debate till date. Through this assignment I have tried to chalk out the underlying mechanisms of polygraph tests, its historical development, and its applicability with a particular focus on India. Through an analysis of relevant case laws like Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010), this paper highlights the key issues related to the topic in India. Here, the latest technologies such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and artificial intelligence are also highlighted to address the limitations of traditional polygraphs. The concluding part of my work stresses upon the future and improvements to make it both scientifically valid and ethically sound.},
        keywords = {Lie detection, Polygraph, Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), Artificial intelligence, Facial expression analysis, Legal admissibility etc},
        month = {December},
        }