Telangana Forensic Lab is now ‘examiner of digital evidence’

The Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory (TGFSL) was designated as a “Government Examiner of Electronic Evidence” under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act 2000, by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, on Wednesday.

With this notification, the NABL-accredited TGFSL is now empowered to examine, analyse, and certify digital evidence. This development not only enhances the admissibility of such evidence in courts across the country but also boosts the lab’s legal authority and institutional credibility.

“The lab’s Digital Forensics Division handles an average of 50 cases a month involving diverse digital storage formats and devices that include damaged hard drives and mobile phones. This wing has contributed significantly to several high-profile convictions in Telangana,” said Director General of TGFSL Shikha Goel.

Notably, TGFSL has also set a national benchmark by prioritising forensic reports in POCSO cases, in accordance with Supreme Court directions.

Published - June 04, 2025 07:30 pm IST