The Supreme Court ruled against the use of WhatsApp or other electronic means by police to serve notices to accused individuals, emphasizing the protection of liberty rights. The court rejected Haryana government’s plea to allow electronic serving of notices, highlighting that the procedure for court summons differs from executive agency notices. The court upheld the crucial aspect of individual liberty and the significance of personal service for police summons. The legislative intent, as seen in the BNSS, 2023, excludes electronic communications for serving notices, safeguarding the right to life under Article 21. The bench emphasized that any attempt to introduce electronic means for police summons violates legislative intent and the prescribed procedures.