SC on Electronic Evidence in Criminal Trials

SC on Electronic Evidence in Criminal Trials offers a focused, practice-oriented treatment of how India’s Supreme Court evaluates digital proof in criminal proceedings. Sandeep Sudhakar Deshmukh, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court, synthesizes leading judgments to explain when electronic records are admissible, how Section 65B certificates must be framed, and what courts expect on authenticity, integrity and relevance. The book maps common sources of digital material—mobile phone extractions, WhatsApp chats, CCTV footage, call detail records (CDR), emails, server logs and metadata—showing what foundational facts, chain-of-custody steps and forensic safeguards persuade judges. Readers receive crisp takeaways on burden of proof, objections and curative strategies where certificates are absent or defective, plus pragmatic notes for examination of witnesses and drafting. With a foreword by Justice P. S. Narasimha, this Naveen Publications volume functions as a quick reference for hearings and a training aid for police and prosecution teams. Whether arguing admissibility, planning an investigation, or defending an accused, this book equips you with Supreme Court reasoning you can cite with confidence.