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.