Cyber Law

Digital Evidence Gone Wrong โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Case That Changed Digital Evidence Forever

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine having crystal-clear CCTV footage of a crime scene, but instead of showing it in court, you rely on a witness saying "I saw the video, nothing important there." Sounds crazy? That's exactly what happened - and it backfired spectacularly!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why the "best evidence rule" can make or break your case
  • โš–๏ธ How hiding digital proof can legally backfire against you
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The mandatory steps to make electronic evidence court-ready
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Why Section 65(b) certificates are non-negotiable for digital proof

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž R. Dinesh Kumar vs. State (2015) - The Supreme Court case that set new standards for digital evidence
  • โญ Section 114 Illustration (g) - When courts can legally assume you're hiding something
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Section 65(b) Evidence Act - The digital evidence authentication rulebook

๐ŸŽฏ Why This Matters Today:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Every smartphone recording, CCTV footage, and call record needs proper legal handling
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Courts now demand "scientific temper" in investigations
  • โšก One procedural mistake can destroy even the strongest digital evidence

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whether you're a lawyer, investigator, or just curious about how justice works in our digital age, this episode reveals the hidden rules that determine whether electronic evidence helps or hurts your case!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal