Electronic evidence examination enables notified government bodies to provide expert opinions on digitally stored or transmitted probative information.

Section 79A empowers the Central Government to designate, by Official Gazette notification, a Department, body or agency of the Central or State Government as an Examiner of Electronic Evidence for providing expert opinions before courts or other authorities. Electronic form evidence includes probative information stored or transmitted electronically, including computer evidence, digital audio, digital video, cell phones and digital fax machines.

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