Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette Notification — Regional Forensic Laboratory Designation]

This gazette notification, issued under the Information Technology Act, 2000, designates the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Kannur as an official Examiner of Electronic Evidence, specifying its forensic scope and legal authority.

Key Points

• Designation of Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Kannur (Kerala), as an Examiner of Electronic Evidence under Section 79A of the IT Act, 2000.
• Scope of examination includes Computer (Media) Forensics and Mobile Devices Forensics.
• Notification dated 2 December 2025 (published 4 December 2025), with reference number S.O. 5586 (E).
• Issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, signed by Joint Secretary K K Singh.
• Authorizes the laboratory to conduct forensic examination of electronic evidence across India.

Summary

The notification formally recognizes the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Kannur as a certified Examiner of Electronic Evidence, empowering it to perform computer and mobile device forensics nationwide. This designation enhances digital evidence verification capabilities in India, supporting cyber investigations and judicial processes with a designated forensic authority.