Yes, video-recording of an incident relating to a crime is definitely evidence for that case. This is electronic evidence which can be proved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Section 65-B of the Evidence Act. An alternative method of proving this evidence is production of the original device itself on which such evidence was originally recorded. In your case, the mobile phone (including its memory) may be the original device which can be produced before the court to prove the video-recording of the accident. As mentioned above, this video recording can also be proved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Section 65-B of the Evidence Act by producing its copy on a CD/DVD/USB drive, etc., along with a certificate required under that section.
Accordingly, you should inform the police about the video recording that you have about the accident and cooperate with the police for a proper investigation of the case.
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