Correct option is A
The correct answer is
(a) 17 October, 2000. Electronic records were included in Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, effective from 17 October 2000, through the Information Technology Act, 2000. This amendment was made to recognize electronic records and digital evidence as admissible in Court, aligning the legal framework with technological advancements.
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Explanation:
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Information Technology Act, 2000: This Act was introduced to provide legal recognition to electronic transactions, records, and digital signatures. As part of the changes, the Indian Evidence Act was amended to include electronic records within its ambit.
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Section 3 of the Evidence Act: The definition of "evidence" was expanded to include electronic records, ensuring that data stored electronically could be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
Information Booster:
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Electronic Records: Defined under Section 2(t) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, as data, record, or data generated, image, or sound stored, received, or sent in an electronic form.
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Amendments to the Evidence Act: The inclusion of electronic records in Section 3 of the Evidence Act allows for the admissibility of emails, digital documents, and other forms of electronic evidence in courts.
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Digital Signatures: The IT Act also introduced provisions for the legal recognition of digital signatures, making them admissible in place of handwritten signatures.
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Impact on Legal Proceedings: The recognition of electronic records has significantly modernized the Indian legal system, enabling courts to consider digital evidence in both civil and criminal cases.
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Admissibility of Electronic Evidence: Sections 65A and 65B of the Evidence Act, inserted through the IT Act, provide the procedure for admitting electronic records as evidence.
Additional Information:
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Relevance of 17 October, 2000 (a): This date marks the commencement of the IT Act, 2000, and the associated amendments to the Evidence Act, making electronic records legally admissible.
