Anvar P.V. v. P.K. Basheer (2014): Interpreting Section 65B and the Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in India

ABSTRACT The case of Anvar P.V. v P.K. Basheer (2014) is a landmark Supreme Court decision regarding the admissibility of electronic evidence under the Indian Evidence Act. The case primarily deals with the admissibility of electronic records and interpretation of Section 65B. This case clarified the ambiguity with regard to Section 65B compliance while producing electronic evidence. This judgement is also a reflection of the growing role of digital evidence in the Indian legal landscape. This analysis examines the Court’s reasoning, evaluates its strengths and limitations and also explores its broader implications.