Forensic Evidence under Domestic Law : An Efficient Substitute to ocular account in Pakistani Courts

Abstract

With the beginning of digital technology, it has transformed the background of evidence, its data collection and settlement of disputes in legal systems globally. In Pakistan, the forensic evidence has speedily swapped off the oldest method of evidence gathering with reference ocular account which used to be heavily relied upon. This article will observe the implication of digital evidence with reference to the Pakistan’s legal system, to spot on the importance of new system as compare to old techniques used to be followed in this region. There is a remarkable transformation in the field of forensic science, due to advancement in equipment and changes in legal tradition practices. This research examines the old precedents, their authenticity and present laws, their compatibility with the current situations during litigations. In the end it also provided the recommendations and suggestions to improve the system of judicature to facilitate the litigants with the new trends.