The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) highlights the use of technology to verify evidence authenticity. This provision is especially applicable to:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Digital and electronic evidence.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, modernises evidence law in India by recognising digital and electronic records as admissible in court. It emphasises the use of technology to verify authenticity, such as digital signatures, blockchain verification, or metadata checks, ensuring the reliability of electronic evidence.
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“Oral testimonies in court” – Verified through cross-examination, not technology.
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“Handwritten wills and contracts” – Verified by traditional methods like signatures or witnesses.
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“Physical inspection of crime scenes” – Relies on on-site observation, not technology.