In the case of Arjun Panditrao Khotkar vs. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal on July 14, 2020, the Supreme Court of India ruled on the admissibility of electronic evidence under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The Court held that a certificate under Section 65B(4) is necessary unless the original document is produced. In the case general directions were issued to be followed by courts that deal with electronic evidence, to ensure their preservation, and production of certificate at the appropriate stage.