Legal Standards For Admitting Digital Evidence In Court
- IJLLR Journal
- Mar 19
- 1 min read
Dr. Nainy Singh, Principal, Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Puducherry
ABSTRACT
The admission of digital evidence in court has become extremely pertinent, keeping in mind the paradigm shift in the legal diaspora. There is a paradigm shift in the notion of evidence due to the proliferation of cybercrime. The present research paper examines the legal standards governing the admissibility of digital evidence as per the law of the land. By virtue of its unique traits, the electronic evidence is susceptible to misuse and tampering which results in the abuse of justice. Delving into the Sections 65A and 65B, of Indian Evidence Act, introduced through Indian Evidence Act (Amendment) in 2000 under the aegis of Information Technology Act, 2000. These newly introduced provisions establish the legal presumption that electronic evidence is admissible in court subject to stringent conditions ensuring authenticity and integrity. The paper traces the evolution of admissibility standards, examines the pivotal role of forensic analysis, and considers the impact of recent legislative amendments under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
