How Do Emerging Technologies, Like Blockchain, Impact The Authenticity And Admissibility Of Digital Evidence In Indian Courts?
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Aman Puri, SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law
1. ABSTRACT
The emergence of emerging technologies such as blockchain has brought about significant changes in different aspects of society, including the legal environment This paper examines the impact of emerging technologies, particularly blockchain, on the authenticity and recognition of digital evidence in India in the courts of law. The paper begins by providing an overview of traditional methods of evidence collection and admission, focusing on challenges faced in the digital age, such as cases of misuse of digital evidence on, truth and acceptability.
The paper then explores the concept of blockchain technology, explaining its main characteristics and how it can meet these challenges by providing a secure, decentralized, and immutable method for digital storage and verification in the evidence. It covers aspects of blockchain technology, including immutability, cryptographic hashing, and distributed ledger technology, which ensure the authenticity and authenticity of digital evidence.
Furthermore, the paper examines the legal framework surrounding the admissibility of digital evidence in Indian courts, including the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and related case It examines how blockchain technology fits with these legal requirements and affects utility and potential challenges in adopting blockchain technology in the Indian regulatory framework. The study also includes a comparative analysis of how other countries have implemented blockchain technology in their legal systems to accommodate digital evidence. This study provides insights into the best practices and possible pitfalls that could inform the adoption of blockchain technology in India.
Overall, this paper aims to explore how emerging technologies, particularly blockchain, can enhance the authenticity and admissibility of digital evidence in Indian courts, ultimately contributing to the judicial system being effective and reliable.
