The Legal Weight of Email Evidence in the Indian Court of Law

Yes, emails are considered evidence in the court of law in India. This was established by the Supreme Court of India in the case of Anvar P.V. v. P.K. Basheer (2014). The Court held that emails are admissible as evidence under Section 65A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

However, there are certain conditions that must be met in order for an email to be admissible as evidence in court. First, the email must be properly authenticated. This means that the court must be satisfied that the email is genuine and that it was sent by the person who claims to have sent it. Second, the email must be relevant to the case at hand.

If these conditions are met, then the court will consider the email as evidence. The weight that the court gives to the email will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of the case.

Here are some tips for ensuring that your emails are admissible as evidence in court:

• Keep all of your emails in a safe and organized manner.
• Use a secure email account and password.
• Do not delete emails that may be relevant to a legal dispute.
• If you need to print an email, make sure to print it on high-quality paper and to keep a copy of the original email.

If you are involved in a legal dispute and you have emails that may be relevant to the case, it is important to consult with a lawyer to discuss how to best preserve and present the emails as evidence.