Cyber Law

When Missing Evidence Wins Cases โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Digital Evidence Revolution That Changed Everything

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine this: You're a prosecutor with what seems like a solid criminal case. You have witnesses, testimonies, and even CCTV footage from a hotel. But then you make one crucial mistake - you don't present the actual footage in court. Result? Your entire case crumbles and the accused walk free!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why digital evidence like CCTV footage is now considered "best evidence" in Indian courts
  • โš–๏ธ How the "adverse inference" rule can destroy cases when crucial evidence goes missing
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The simple mistake that cost prosecutors a major criminal conviction
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Why Section 65B of the Evidence Act is a game-changer for digital proof

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž State of NCT Delhi vs. Mukesh (2014) - The landmark Supreme Court case that freed accused persons because CCTV footage wasn't presented
  • โญ Section 114 Illustration G of Evidence Act - The legal weapon that punishes those who hide evidence

๐Ÿ”ฅ Key Legal Principles Made Simple:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Best Evidence Rule: Why original digital proof beats witness testimony every time
  • ๐Ÿšจ Adverse Inference: How courts punish parties who deliberately hide evidence
  • ๐ŸŽฅ Electronic Records: Why CCTV, call records, and digital data are now courtroom superstars

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode reveals how one missing piece of digital evidence can turn a sure conviction into a complete acquittal - and why every investigator, lawyer, and citizen needs to understand this digital revolution in Indian courts!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal