Multiple choice

The evidence of contents of the information recorded or stored in a computer may be given through computer output, without production of the original, provided certain conditions are satisfied. The said conditions include that

  1. if the computer was not operating properly during the material part of the period over which it was used to store or process the information for purposes of the relevant activities, it was not such as to affect the electronic record or the accuracy of its content

  2. the information contained in the electronic record is derived from such information fed into the computer in the ordinary course of such activities

  3. Neither (1) nor (2)

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is correct. Under Section 65A and 65B of the Evidence Act (amended by IT Act), computer output is admissible without original if conditions are satisfied: (1) The computer was operating properly during the material period, and any improper operation would not have affected the electronic record's accuracy; (2) The information was derived from data fed into the computer in the ordinary course of activities. Both conditions mentioned in options A and B are legally required, making 'Both (1) and (2)' the right answer.

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