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Electronic Evidence in Pakistan
Explore Pakistani case analysis on CCTV, USB material, private recordings and digital attribution. Use the linked judgments to check authenticity, production, identification and the limits of what the material proves.
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CCTV and USB Evidence Must Be Properly Authenticated, LHC Rules
Muhammad Farhan v The State · Criminal Appeal No. 40490-J of 2023; Murder Reference No. 111 of 2023 · Approved for reporting; reported citation not stated in the supplied judgment
The Lahore High Court ruled that CCTV and USB evidence must be authenticated through proof of source, originality, identification and safe custody before reliance.
Basharat Ali Chaudhry v. Sabir Ali: Secret Recordings, Privacy and Electronic Evidence
Basharat Ali Chaudhry v. Sabir Ali, etc. · Crl.P.L.A. 248-L of 2016 · PLJ 2026 SC (Cr.C.) 175
The Supreme Court of Pakistan maintained an acquittal and explained that a clandestine audio or video recording requires lawful procurement, reliable authentication, and respect for privacy before it can be relied upon in a criminal case.
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Section 295-C and Digital Evidence: Qaiser Ayub’s Death Sentence Upheld, Amoon Acquitted
Amoon Ayub and Qaiser Ayub v. The State etc. · Jail Petition No. 326 of 2022 and Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 1165 of 2022 · Not Approved for Reporting; no reporter citation stated in supplied copy
Supreme Court upholds Qaiser Ayub’s death sentence but acquits Amoon: digital attribution, shared internet accounts, knowledge and benefit of doubt. Judgment PDF.