Reports of who/ governments available on internet as evidence in indian courts

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In order to answer your query, the Evidence Ordinance of 1872 deals with permissible evidence.  Section 3 specifically interprets the evidence. Section 45 opens up the ability to use foreign law, experts opinion and such regarding the case material where the argument for using foreign reports can be made. And Section 74 recognizes "Public Documents" as permissible evidence in court. given that the WHO reports are public documents which also come under expert's opinion can be applied to create admissibility of the document. Further Indian Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2000 Section 65A,B deals with electronic evidence and it establishes electronic records to be considered as documentary evidence. In Anvaarv. P K Basheer the court established admissibility of electronic evidence. Furthermore, admissibility can be established with the support of Information Technology Act 2000.

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Kawmini Liyanage. 

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