Sec: 65B Certificate

Sec: 65B Certificate in Case of Digital Evidence

No matter how compelling your digital evidence is—whether it is a crucial WhatsApp chat, an incriminating email, or a piece of CCTV footage—it is entirely useless in an Indian court of law if it does not satisfy strict procedural requirements. Under the Indian Evidence Act, secondary electronic records must be accompanied by a specific certification to be deemed admissible.

Our laboratory provides legally bulletproof Section 65B certificates, bridging the vital gap between technology and legal procedure.

Why is a 65B Certificate Required?

Digital data is inherently volatile; it can be easily altered, fabricated, or deleted. The courts require a Sec 65B certificate to authenticate the source and integrity of the electronic record. This certificate legally affirms that:

• The computer or device was operating properly at the time the data was generated.
• The data was produced during the ordinary course of business or activity.
• The exported or printed data is a true, un-tampered representation of the original digital record.

Our Certification Process

We do not just stamp documents. Our forensic experts extract the digital evidence using write-blocking hardware to ensure zero data alteration. We calculate unique cryptographic hash values (such as MD5 or SHA-256) to prove the data’s integrity, and issue a formally drafted Section 65B certificate that will withstand cross-examination in court.