Presenting electronic evidence in court requires a certificate under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act.

Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act addresses the admissibility of electronic evidence in a court of law.

Circumstances Requiring the Section 65B Certificate:

A 65B certificate is mandatory under the Sec 65B of the Indian Evidence Act in situations where the evidence is of a secondary nature and the original device has not produced. These instances include:

• Submitting printed copies of emails or WhatsApp conversations;
• Submitting the content from a memory card, hard drive, or compact disk;
• Presenting images or videos as evidence.

It’s essential to note that the Section 65B certificate is a vital component for the acceptance of electronic evidence in such cases.

Refer the below attached 65B Certificate format in PDF.