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

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette Notification: Digital Forensic Examiner]

This gazette is an extraordinary notification from India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology designating a specific forensic laboratory as an official Examiner of Electronic Evidence under the IT Act, 2000.

Key Points

• Designation: Digital Forensic Division of the State Forensic Science Laboratory (Shimla Hills Junga, Shimla) is authorized as an Examiner of Electronic Evidence.
• Scope of Authority: Empowered to conduct Computer (Media) Forensics and Mobile Devices Forensics across India.
• Legal Basis: Notification issued under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
• Issuing Authority: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Cyber Security).
• Publication Details: Officially published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi, and uploaded by the Directorate of Printing.

Summary

This notification formally designates the Digital Forensic Division of the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Shimla as a certified Examiner of Electronic Evidence, granting it statutory authority to perform digital and mobile device forensics across India. This designation enhances the country’s cyber investigation capabilities by establishing a specialized, legally recognized forensic unit capable of handling electronic evidence in legal and investigative proceedings.