#Section 65B Indian Evidence Act

Kerala High Court acquitted the accused in a murder trial, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence due to inadmissible electronic records under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act. The judgment underscores the critical role of forensic integrity and procedural compliance in criminal convictions based on circumstantial evidence.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the absence of a Section 65B certificate does not permanently bar defence evidence in cheque bounce cases. The accused may file a fresh application to cure the defect, ensuring fair trial rights are not sacrificed over procedural technicalities. This clarifies that Section 65B’s certificate requirement is curable, not fatal, when applied to defence documents.

Bombay High Court rules that insurers cannot rely on unauthenticated electronic records to deny motor accident claims. A valid Section 65B certificate is mandatory for digital evidence to be admissible, reinforcing procedural safeguards in insurance litigation.

HP High Court rules that trial courts need not mandate forensic examination of social media videos during preliminary stages, leaving authenticity determinations to evidence appreciation at trial. The ruling clarifies that Section 65B compliance and forensic testing are discretionary, not obligatory, at the pre-trial phase, impacting how electronic evidence is handled in criminal proceedings.