BSA 2023 Section 63 Certificate
Definition
Mandatory certificate accompanying any electronic record produced as secondary evidence in Indian court. Replaces IEA Section 65B from 1 July 2024. Signed by the person in charge of the device at the time of production.
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- Computer Forensics: Cyber Crimes, Digital Evidence, Seizure and AcquisitionMandatory certificate accompanying any electronic record produced as secondary evidence in Indian court. Replaces IEA Section 65B from 1 July 2024. Signed by t...