Section 61 of BSA : Section 61: Electronic or digital record.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is involved in a property dispute with his neighbor, Suresh. Ravi has an email from Suresh where Suresh acknowledges that the disputed land belongs to Ravi. During the court proceedings, Ravi's lawyer presents the email as evidence. Suresh's lawyer objects, arguing that an email should not be considered valid evidence. However, under Section 61 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, the court accepts the email as valid evidence because electronic records are admissible and have the same legal effect as traditional paper documents.

Example 2:

Priya is suing a company for breach of contract. She has a digital copy of the contract saved on her computer, which was signed electronically by both parties. The company's lawyer argues that the digital contract should not be considered valid evidence. However, under Section 61 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, the court rules that the digital contract is admissible as evidence and has the same legal effect and enforceability as a paper contract, provided it meets the conditions laid out in Section 63.