When Missing Evidence Wins Cases ⚖️

07/10/2025 17 min Temporada 3 Episodio 1
When Missing Evidence Wins Cases ⚖️

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🏛️ The Digital Evidence Revolution That Changed Everything🌟 Imagine this: You're a prosecutor with what seems like a solid criminal case. You have witnesses, testimonies, and even CCTV footage from a hotel. But then you make one crucial mistake - you don't present the actual footage in court. Result? Your entire case crumbles and the accused walk free!💡 What You'll Discover:🔍 Why digital evidence like CCTV footage is now considered "best evidence" in Indian courts⚖️ How the "adverse inference" rule can destroy cases when crucial evidence goes missing🎯 The simple mistake that cost prosecutors a major criminal conviction💻 Why Section 65B of the Evidence Act is a game-changer for digital proof🚀 Real Cases Discussed:💎 State of NCT Delhi vs. Mukesh (2014) - The landmark Supreme Court case that freed accused persons because CCTV footage wasn't presented⭐ Section 114 Illustration G of Evidence Act - The legal weapon that punishes those who hide evidence🔥 Key Legal Principles Made Simple:📱 Best Evidence Rule: Why original digital proof beats witness testimony every time🚨 Adverse Inference: How courts punish parties who deliberately hide evidence🎥 Electronic Records: Why CCTV, call records, and digital data are now courtroom superstars🎙️ This episode reveals how one missing piece of digital evidence can turn a sure conviction into a complete acquittal - and why every investigator, lawyer, and citizen needs to understand this digital revolution in Indian courts!