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@article{204560,
        author = {Dr. Gowda N D and Dr. Pradeep K N},
        title = {A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON CHALLENGES OF ADMISSIBILITY AND RELIABILITY OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {3659-3664},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204560},
        abstract = {In today's world, Digital Evidence is a very helpful tool in criminal investigations and legal cases. Valuable Information about crimes and the behavior of suspects can be found in digital information from smartphones, computers, cloud storage and social media. However, legal professionals face many challenges when dealing with Digital Evidence, such as making sure it can be used in court, that it is real and that it has not been changed. The recognition of Digital Evidence in Indian judicial proceedings faces numerous hurdles, including the possibility of manipulation, difficulties in preserving the chain of custody and the absence of a standardized procedure for verifying the reliability of the information saved in electronic records. Despite these obstacles, the judiciary acknowledges the necessity of Digital Evidence in preventing cybercrime and has taken steps to update the legal infrastructure to make better use of Digital Evidence. The admissibility of Digital Evidence is subject to legal and technical complexities. Ensuring its authenticity, reliability and integrity is essential for admissibility. Collecting, preserving and analyzing Digital Evidence requires rigorous protocols and expertise. This Article discusses a comprehensive understanding of the current state of admissibility standards and challenges associated with Digital Evidence in legal proceedings.},
        keywords = {Digital Evidence, Legal Proceedings, Admissibility, Reliability, Technology.},
        month = {June},
        }