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  Introduction The document provides an in-depth analysis of electronic evidence under Indian law, particularly focusing on the amendments brought by the Information Technology Act, 2000, to the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It discusses the admissibility, proof, and reliability of electronic records in legal proceedings, highlighting key judicial precedents and statutory provisions, including Section 65B of the Evidence Act and its equivalent under the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Summary Electronic evidence encompasses digitally stored or transmitted data, including emails, video recordings, text messages, and call logs. The Indian Evidence Act was amended to include electronic records as documentary evidence. Key provisions such as Sections 65A, 65B, and 67A govern the admissibility of electronic records, proof of electronic signatures, and related presumptions. The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, introduces refinements, expanding the scope of electronic evidence and str...

Anathula Sudhakar v. P. Buchi Reddy (Dead) by LRs & Ors. (2008) 4 SCC 594 Principle: This case addressed the need for clear and precise pleadings in civil disputes and ruled against relying on extraneous evidence. Relevance: The court cited this case while dismissing the reliance on documents that lacked adequate pleading and registration. For full read in detail:

Key Highlights and Analysis of the Judgment: On January 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Rina Kumari @ Rina Devi @ Reena vs. Dinesh Kumar Mahto @ Dinesh Kumar Mahato & Anr. , affirming the right of a wife to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) even if a decree for restitution of conjugal rights had been passed against her. This case clarified a long-standing issue regarding the disqualification clause under Section 125(4) CrPC. Background of the Case: Rina Kumari and Dinesh Kumar Mahato were married on May 1, 2014, but separated in August 2015. Dinesh filed a petition for restitution of conjugal rights in 2018 under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Family Court ruled in his favor. Rina sought maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, which was granted at ₹10,000 per month by the Family Court, Dhanbad, in 2022. High Court Ruling: The Jharkhand High Court overturned the maintenance order...