Can a mobile phone screenshot be accepted as legal evidence in a case in India?

[Anonymous]

If I have a screenshot in a mobile phone which is relevant for a criminal case, can it be considered as a valid piece of legal evidence in court in India? Can this legal evidence be adduced in the court?

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

A screenshot in a mobile phone, if relevant to the case, can be considered a valid piece of evidence in India. It is a form of electronic evidence. It can be proved either by producing the original device in which it was recorded, or by producing evidence as per Section 65-B of the Evidence Act.

How much reliable will such evidence be and how much weight be attached to such evidence by the courts will depend on how accurate and genuine such evidence is. But, it can definitely be admissible in a court of law if relevant to the case.

In this regard, you may also watch my following YouTube video on a related topic: Is Call Recorded in a Mobile Phone Admissible in Court as Evidence?

     

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Dr. Ashok Dhamija is a New Delhi based Supreme Court Advocate and author of law books. Read more about him by clicking here. List of his Forum Replies. List of his other articles. List of his Quora Answers. List of his YouTube Videos.

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