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

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Government Notification on Forensic Laboratory Designation]

This gazette notification officially designates the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Raipur as an Examiner of Electronic Evidence, detailing its authorized scope and credentials under the IT Act, 2000.

Key Points

• Designation: State Forensic Science Laboratory, Police Line Campus, Tikarapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492001.
• Authority: Designated under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
• Scope: (a) Computer (Media) Forensics; (b) Mobile Devices Forensics.
• Certification: Validated by Joint Secretary K K Singh, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, dated 2 December 2025 (S.O. 5594(E)).
• Publication: Officially published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054, and uploaded by the Department of Printing.

Summary

The notification formally authorizes the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Raipur to examine electronic evidence, specifically in computer and mobile device forensics, across India. This designation enhances national capacity for digital forensic analysis, supporting investigations and legal proceedings by ensuring accredited, standardized examination of electronic evidence under the IT Act, 2000.