WhatsApp Conversations Can't Be Read As Evidence Without Mandatory Certificate Under Evidence Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that WhatsApp conversations cannot serve as evidence without a mandatory certificate under the Evidence Act. The court emphasized that such certificates are necessary to authenticate electronic evidence. The decision underscores the importance of complying with evidentiary requirements in legal proceedings involving digital communications like WhatsApp messages. This ruling highlights the evolving legal standards for electronic evidence in India's judicial system.