In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed the use of videography in crime scene investigations to improve criminal justice administration. The Court held that a party without possession of a device producing electronic evidence need not produce a Section 65B(4) certificate if unjustly burdensome; such procedural requirements can be relaxed in justice's interest. The Court approved a phased implementation plan for crime scene videography as a best practice, emphasizing that electronic evidence is admissible if relevant, subject to stricter authenticity safeguards. A Central Oversight Body was established to implement the rollout by July 2018, with compliance monitored by Home Secretaries across States.
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