Question

Consider the following statements regarding admissibility of electronic records under Section 61-63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Statement 1: An electronic record is admissible as evidence only when it is the original data stored in the computer in which information was first stored. Statement 2: When secondary copies of electronic records are produced, a certificate under Section 63 signed by a responsible official is mandatory for admissibility. Statement 3: If an original electronic record is produced directly in court, the requirement for a certificate under Section 63 can be completely dispensed with. Statement 4: Section 61-63 of BSA forms a complete code for electronic evidence and supersedes other provisions of documentary evidence in BSA. Which statements are correct?

A Statements 1 and 2 only
B Statements 2 and 3 only
C Statements 2 and 4 only
D Statements 1, 2, and 4 only
E All statements are correct
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