Cyber Law

Digital Evidence That Changed Everything ๐Ÿ“ฑ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Missing CCTV Mystery That Shocked Courts

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine a criminal case where everything hinges on hotel CCTV footage - but the prosecution never shows it to the court. What happens next will surprise you!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why digital evidence is now considered as important as physical evidence
  • โš–๏ธ How missing electronic records can completely destroy a prosecution's case
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The "best evidence rule" that's changing how courts handle technology
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Section 65(b) of Evidence Act - your digital evidence survival guide

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž State (NCT Delhi) vs. Mukesh - The Supreme Court case where missing CCTV footage led to complete acquittal
  • โญ How Section 114(g) creates "adverse inference" when evidence is deliberately withheld
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Supreme Court's stern warning to investigation agencies about digital evidence handling

๐Ÿ”ง Practical Takeaways:

  • ๐Ÿ“น Why CCTV footage is now considered the "best evidence" in criminal cases
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ How defense lawyers can use missing digital evidence to their advantage
  • โšก The certification requirements that make or break electronic evidence in court
  • ๐ŸŽช Future challenges: Deep fakes and AI-generated evidence

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode transforms complex legal concepts into simple stories - perfect whether you're a lawyer, police officer, or just curious about how justice works in the digital age!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal