When CCTV footage could have saved a case but wasn't presented in court - and why it led to acquittal. A shocking lesson in electronic evidence.
Show Notes
🏛️ The CCTV Footage That Never Made It to Court
🌟 Imagine having crystal-clear CCTV footage that could prove your case, but losing because you never showed it to the judge. Sounds impossible? This actually happened - and changed how Indian courts handle digital evidence forever!
💡 What You'll Discover:
- 🔍 Why having electronic evidence isn't enough - you need to present it correctly
- ⚖️ The "Best Evidence Rule" - why courts want to see the original, not just hear about it
- 🎯 How Section 65(b) certificates can make or break your case
- 📱 Why mobile phone records and CCTV footage are game-changers in modern trials
🚀 Real Cases Discussed:
- 💎 State NCT of Delhi vs. Mukesh - The landmark case where prosecution had CCTV footage but never presented it, leading to acquittal
- ⭐ Section 65(b) of Indian Evidence Act - The critical law that governs how digital evidence must be presented
- 🏛️ Section 114(g) adverse inference - How hiding evidence can backfire spectacularly
🎙️ This episode reveals how a simple procedural mistake with digital evidence can flip an entire case - essential knowledge for anyone living in our smartphone age!
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