Electronic evidence, such as emails, messages, social media posts, and digital documents, has become incredibly important in legal proceedings. Recognizing this major change, India's legal system has adapted to accommodate electronic evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), and more recently, the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). (Updatable Blog) MORE..
This case, adjudicated under the IT Act,2000, involves a significant breach of cybersecurity and financial fraud. The Complainant, Dhule Vikas Bank alleged that Axis Bank Limited failed to implement reasonable security measures, leading to unauthorized transactions amounting to ₹2,06,50,165. MORE..
The cyber crime criminal trial in India generally consists of three main stages: pre-trial stage, trial stage, and post-trial stage, which includes steps like filing a First Information Report (FIR), police investigation, charge sheet submission, framing of charges, examination of witnesses, presentation of evidence, closing arguments, and finally, the judgment and potential appeals. MORE..