Court Nullifies Data Seizure Orders; Demands Re-evaluation per CBDT's Digital Evidence Guidelines for Proper Procedure.

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....Procedure of Conducting the search and seizure of the digital data from the premises of the petitioner - seizure of the .txt files from an undisclosed location - Digital Evidence Investigation Manual - The High court set aside the assessment orders related to the seizure, directing a re-examination in accordance with the Digital Evidence Investigation Manual issued by CBDT, highlighting that such procedures are mandatory and not optional.....