Admissibility of Digital Evidence
One of the most important and transformative inventions of mankind has been the advent of computers and associated digitalization. Digitalization’s huge expansion has elevated it to the role of a crucial pillar in our day-to-day lives. The use of digital devices is no longer limited to established organizations or institutions but is now available to almost everybody with just a swipe of a finger. Life has become easier and more efficient as a result of it. The Indian government also supports various schemes like ‘Digital India’, ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’, ‘PMGDISHA’, ‘Online Banking’, etc. that promote the use of digitization in everyday life, which undoubtedly will assist in accelerating the country’s development. However, as the digital world has gained popularity, there has been a significant surge in its misuse. Given how easily e-documents may be tampered with, their authenticity has long been questioned. The admissibility of such electronically stored information is becoming increasingly problematic for law enforcement agencies. This rising reliance on electronic means, both in civil and criminal issues, has necessitated the transformation of information technology rules and regulations governing the admissibility of electronic evidence in India. Definition of Evidence In simple terms, evidence is any type of proof offered […]