Madhusudan G R (Advocate) 15 February 2023

Audio conversation in a criminal case

What is the procedure to be followed to present an audio conversation before a magistrate?

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This discussion outlines the process for presenting audio conversations as evidence in criminal proceedings. It clarifies that audio recordings, whether on CD, pen drive, or mobile phone voice recorder, can be submitted to a magistrate. The procedure involves filing the recording along with its transcript and a certificate under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, ensuring its admissibility in court.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 16 February 2023

File the CD / Pen Drive of the recording and its transcripttion in the language of the Court alongwith a certificate u/s 65B of Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Madhusudan G R (Advocate) 16 February 2023

Tku v much Sir. But the conversation is recorded in the mobile only I.e.,voice recorder. is it the same way to b followed?

Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 16 February 2023

S. Pratap Singh v. the State of Punjab (1964)

In this case, the Supreme Court accepted a telephonic recording of a conversation between two parties after examining the evidentiary value of tape-recorded conversations.