The Central government has designated DFSL Kalina in Mumbai as an Examiner of Electronic Evidence under Section 79A of the IT Act. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notification allows the lab to examine and certify digital evidence for investigations and courts. The move will strengthen Maharashtra’s forensic support for cybercrime, fraud and technology-related cases.
Mumbai: The Central Government has designated the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories (DFSL), Kalina, Mumbai, as an Examiner of Electronic Evidence under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, strengthening the state's capacity to investigate cybercrime and digital evidence.
Notification Details
The notification, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), authorises the DFSL to examine and certify electronic evidence for legal and investigative purposes. The notification was published in the Gazette of India on July 13, 2026.
Located at Hans Bhugra Marg, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, the laboratory has been recognised for its expertise in Computer (Media) Forensics and Mobile Device Forensics.
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