Question

Admissibility of contents of electronic records may be proved in accordance with the provisions of

• A. Under Section 61 of Indian Evidence Act
• B. Under Section 65 of Indian Evidence Act
• C. Under Section 65-B of Indian Evidence Act
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the admissibility of electronic records as evidence in court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act.
Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides the conditions under which electronic records can be admitted as evidence in a court of law. It includes the need for a certificate stating that the electronic record is in the proper form and can be relied upon.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) Section 61 deals with the proof of documents, but not specifically electronic records. - (b) Section 65 covers the admissibility of secondary evidence but does not address electronic records specifically.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Section 65-B specifically deals with the admissibility of electronic records, making (c) the correct answer.