Evidence Validation Questions
Answer these questions about your electronic evidence to check admissibility
Hash Value & Data Integrity
Section 63 Certificate
Chain of Custody
Source & Authenticity
Validation Results
Answer all questions and click "Validate Evidence" to see results.
This tool checks compliance with Section 63 BSA (formerly Section 65B Indian Evidence Act) requirements.
Recommendations to Improve Admissibility
Legal Reference: Section 63 BSA
Under Section 63 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (replacing Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act), electronic records are admissible as documentary evidence if accompanied by a certificate that: (a) identifies the electronic record, (b) describes the manner of production, (c) provides particulars of the device, and (d) is signed by a responsible person.
Understanding Section 63 BSA Requirements
Hash Value
A cryptographic hash (MD5/SHA-256) acts as a digital fingerprint. If the hash matches at all stages, the evidence is proven unaltered. This is crucial for establishing integrity.
Section 63 Certificate
Mandatory document certifying the electronic record's authenticity. Must identify the record, describe production method, and be signed by a person responsible for the computer's operation.
Chain of Custody
Documentation tracking the evidence from seizure to court. Every person who handled the evidence must be recorded with dates, times, and purpose of access.
Anvar P.V. Judgment
Supreme Court mandated strict compliance with certificate requirements. Without proper certification, electronic evidence is inadmissible regardless of its probative value.