Cyber Law

CCTV Evidence Gone Wrong โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Digital Evidence Revolution

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine this: A criminal case hangs on CCTV footage that could prove everything, but when the court hearing arrives, the prosecution says "we saw it, nothing important there" without showing the actual video. What happens next will shock you!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why electronic evidence is now as powerful as physical evidence in Indian courts
  • โš–๏ธ The "Best Evidence Rule" - why showing the original always beats telling about it
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How missing digital proof can completely destroy a prosecution's case
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ What happens when investigators ignore WhatsApp chats, call records, and GPS data

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž State vs. Mukesh (2014) - The Supreme Court case where missing CCTV footage led to complete acquittal
  • โญ Evidence Act Sections 65 & 65B - The legal foundation that makes your smartphone evidence court-ready
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Section 114G - When courts can legally assume you're hiding something important

๐Ÿšจ The Game-Changing Lesson:

The Supreme Court didn't just criticize the prosecution - they threw out the entire conviction because crucial hotel CCTV footage wasn't presented. The message is crystal clear: in our digital age, ignoring electronic evidence isn't just sloppy - it's case suicide.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whether you're curious about how justice works in the smartphone era or need to understand why digital evidence rules are reshaping Indian courtrooms, this episode breaks down complex legal principles into stories anyone can follow!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal