Recording Evidence through Information Technology and its Implications in Pakistan: An Assessment

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Hammad u Salam Lecturer, Department of CS & IT, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
  • Dr. Sardar M.A. Waqar Khan Arif Assistant Professor of Law, Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
  • Dr. Shujaat Ali Rathore Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-III)51

Keywords:

Computer Systems, Digital Evidence, Forensic, Legal Implications, Pakistani Law

Abstract

Evidence at glance is the proof which may be admitted that is both relevant to case in determining whether or not something is more or less true and is reliable, that it can be authenticated. It is explained as a statement offered to prove the words themselves because of their legal effect for this purpose the statement is not considered hearsay. Digital evidence refers to evidence that is not in substantive form, in today’s world Computers are manipulated for commission of offence/crime. It is a well-known phrase that “iron cuts iron” here it means that now the law enforcement agencies utilize computers to fight computer generated crimes that are commonly known as cybercrimes. In this context, this paper analyses recording evidence using information technology in Pakistan. The objective is to analyse digital evidence, its kinds and significance of its use. An analytical method will be followed.

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2022-09-30

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Hammad u Salam, M., Waqar Khan Arif, S. M., & Ali Rathore, S. (2022). Recording Evidence through Information Technology and its Implications in Pakistan: An Assessment. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 3(3), 538–544. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-III)51

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022): July to September

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