STARTUP LEGAL4 Sept 2026
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In a kidnapping-murder case, the High Court freed four accused but kept one man's conviction. CCTV footage and call records were rejected because they lacked a valid certificate. An identification parade was also doubtful, as photos were shown beforehand. Despite that, a witness's testimony and his failure to explain a body in his flat were enough to convict him. Awareness of legal evidence rules matters for everyone.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The High Court acquitted four accused but upheld the conviction of one man for kidnapping and murder.
- Electronic evidence like CCTV footage and cellphone records was not relied on because it lacked a certificate under Section 65B of the Evidence Act.
- The identification parade was considered untrustworthy because photos of the suspects had been shown to the witness earlier.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business stores CCTV footage or digital documents, talk to a lawyer about how to certify them properly so they can be used as evidence if disputes arise.
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