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The proliferation of computers and the influence of Information Technology on society as whole, coupled with the ability to store and amass information in digital form have all necessitated amendment in Indian law, to incorporate the provisions on the appreciation of digital evidence. The information technology Act, 2000 and its amendment is based on the United Nations Commission on International Trade (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce. The Information Technology Act, 2000 was amended to allow for the admissibility of digital evidence. An amendment to the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Banker’s Book Evidence Act, 1891 provide the legislative framework for transactions in electronic word. I anticipate this is quite widespread now and I wanted to write on this for some time to give some clarity on the subject. Firstly, I would like to draw a General Caveat, though this paper contains specific guidance on the subject, it is not legal advice and it is mearly some nuggets of information I am sharing on the subject. Each case is different and calls into play a different set of facts and law for which you should consult local legal counsel.