Cyber Law

When Digital Evidence Vanishes ๐Ÿ“ฑ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Disappearing Evidence Mystery

๐ŸŒŸ Picture this: A serious criminal case hinges on surveillance camera footage that could prove everything - but then that crucial digital evidence mysteriously vanishes. What happens next will surprise you!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why digital evidence like CCTV footage is now considered the "best evidence" in court
  • โš–๏ธ How Section 65B of the Evidence Act protects us from fake digital proof
  • ๐ŸŽฏ When courts can assume the worst if you don't produce digital evidence
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Why a simple certificate can make or break your entire case

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž State NCT of Delhi vs. Mukesh (2014) - The landmark Supreme Court case where missing CCTV footage led to acquittal
  • โญ Section 114(g) of Evidence Act - The legal principle that punishes those who hide digital proof
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Section 65B certification requirements - The technical rules that ensure digital evidence is genuine

๐Ÿšจ Why This Matters Today:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Every smartphone, security camera, and computer creates evidence that could be crucial in court
  • โšก Prosecutors can't just rely on witness testimony when digital proof exists
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Defense lawyers now have powerful weapons against sloppy digital evidence handling

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode reveals how our courts are adapting to the digital age - and why understanding these rules could be the difference between conviction and freedom!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal