Are WhatsApp chats admissible in Indian courts?

Yes. WhatsApp chats are admissible as electronic evidence under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. A mandatory Section 63(4)(c) certificate with a SHA-256 cryptographic hash is required. Without this certificate, courts can reject the evidence entirely.

What is a Section 63 BSA certificate?

A Section 63(4)(c) certificate is a mandatory legal declaration under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 required for any electronic record to be admissible in Indian court. It replaced Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act. The Supreme Court in Arjun Panditrao Khotkar vs Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal (2020) held that this certificate is mandatory.

Is my chat data uploaded to any server?

No. Chat2Evidence processes everything locally in your browser. Your chat file is never uploaded to any server. The SHA-256 hash, parsing, and PDF generation all happen on your device using JavaScript. Only your email address is stored in our system for authentication.

What does the SHA-256 hash prove in court?

The SHA-256 hash is a unique cryptographic fingerprint of your original chat file. If even one character is changed in the file, the hash changes completely. This proves to the court that the chat was not tampered with after it was exported from the device. The hash is printed in the certificate and can be independently verified.

How do I export WhatsApp chat for court?

Open the WhatsApp chat, tap the three-dot menu (⋮), select More, then Export Chat, and choose Without Media. This downloads a .txt file containing all messages with timestamps. Upload this file to Chat2Evidence to generate the court-ready PDF.

Can this be used for group chats?

Yes. Chat2Evidence works for both individual and group WhatsApp chats. All messages, timestamps, sender names, and media indicators are preserved exactly as they appear in the original export, which is required for court admissibility.

What types of cases is WhatsApp evidence used in?

WhatsApp chat evidence is commonly used in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act, matrimonial disputes and divorce cases, domestic violence cases under Section 498A IPC, maintenance cases, contract disputes, harassment cases, and cyber crime complaints. The Section 63 BSA certificate is required for all these cases.

What is the price of Chat2Evidence?

Chat2Evidence is currently free during its launch period. The regular price will be ₹499 per evidence document — a one-time payment giving you a complete court-ready PDF including the Electronic Evidence Record, Section 63 BSA Certificate with SHA-256 hash, and the full chat record formatted as a court table. No subscription required.

Is this valid for submission in all Indian courts?

The certificate generated by Chat2Evidence is formatted according to Section 63(4)(c) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 and includes all required elements: the declarant details, device information, hash value, and six mandatory legal declarations. It is designed to meet the requirements for electronic evidence submission in Indian courts. However, ultimate admissibility is decided by the court. Always consult your advocate.

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Q: What does the generated PDF contain?

The PDF contains three sections: Page 1 is the Electronic Evidence Record with device details, date range, message count, and the SHA-256 hash. Page 2 is the Section 63 BSA Certificate with six legal declarations and a signature block. Pages 3 onwards are Annexure A — the complete WhatsApp chat formatted as a Date/Time/Sender/Message table.

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.txt or .zip file (without media)

Your chat is processed locally. Only your PDF is stored for 24h.

IN THE COURT OF ___________

PartiesHamza vs Amm Bhai

Messages86 messages

DeviceRedmi 13

EncodingUTF-8

SHA-256 HASH

0CC1 543C D9D3 5F31 14C3 FDB7 53D5 E901

(Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)

PART A – CERTIFICATE BY PERSON PRODUCING ELECTRONIC RECORD

I, Mohammad Mohammad Nadim, son/daughter of ___________, aged ___ years, residing at Sir Syed Chowk, Siwan, Bihar, do hereby certify and declare that:

1. The electronic record produced herewith is a true and accurate representation of the WhatsApp chat conversation between me and the opposite party.

2. The said electronic record was produced from a device which is regularly used by me in the ordinary course of my activities.

3. The device was in proper working condition during the relevant period.

4. The information contained in the electronic record is derived from data stored in the normal course of operation.

5. The electronic record has not been altered, modified or tampered with after export from the device.

6. Integrity verified using SHA-256 hash of the original file prior to any processing.

I declare that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

NameMohammad Mohammad Nadim

Signature___________________

Date26 April 2026

PlaceSiwan, Bihar

Date	Time	Sender	Message
17/04/26	4:18 pm	~Hamza	Assalamualaikum bhai
17/04/26	4:26 pm	Amm Bhai	Walekum assalam bhaii
17/04/26	4:27 pm	Amm Bhai	Alhamdulillah shukr h
17/04/26	4:28 pm	~Hamza	Aur btaye bhai
17/04/26	4:30 pm	Amm Bhai	Kuch nhi college
17/04/26	4:32 pm	~Hamza	Mera toh padhai bilkul...

This annexure contains 86 messages in total.

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Section 63 BSA Certificate

Legally compliant certificate under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 with SHA-256 hash

Complete Chat Record

Every message in chronological order with date, time, sender — formatted as a court table

Media Indicators

Images, documents and video messages clearly indicated as per original export

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Why WhatsApp Evidence Needs a Section 63 BSA Certificate

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) replaced the Indian Evidence Act and introduced strict requirements for electronic records in Indian courts. Under Section 63(4)(c) of BSA 2023, any electronic record — including WhatsApp messages — requires a certificate from the person responsible for the device. Without this certificate, the Supreme Court held in Arjun Panditrao Khotkar vs Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal (2020) that electronic evidence has no evidentiary value.

A WhatsApp screenshot is not sufficient. Courts reject screenshots because they can be easily fabricated. A court requires the original export file from the device, a formal Section 63 certificate signed by the device owner, and a SHA-256 cryptographic hash that proves the file was not tampered with after export.

What Chat2Evidence Generates

Chat2Evidence converts your WhatsApp export (.txt or .zip) into a complete court-ready evidence package containing three sections. Page 1 is the Electronic Evidence Record — a formal document showing the device details, conversation date range, total message count, participant names, and the SHA-256 hash computed on the original file before any processing. Page 2 is the Section 63 BSA Certificate with six legal declarations, a signature block, and Part B for expert certification if required by the court. Pages 3 onwards contain Annexure A — your complete WhatsApp chat formatted as a structured Date/Time/Sender/Message table exactly as required for court submission.

Used in Cheque Bounce, Divorce, 498A, Maintenance and Contract Cases

WhatsApp chat evidence is admissible in a wide range of civil and criminal matters before Indian courts: cheque bounce proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, matrimonial disputes and divorce petitions, domestic violence and maintenance applications, contract disputes before district courts and consumer forums, and cybercrime complaints. In each case, the Section 63(4)(c) certificate generated by Chat2Evidence ensures your evidence meets the mandatory legal standard.

Cheque Bounce Cases → Divorce Cases → 498A Cases → Maintenance Cases → Section 63 Certificate →

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Complete Court-Ready Evidence Package

Why WhatsApp Evidence Needs a Section 63 BSA Certificate

What Chat2Evidence Generates

Used in Cheque Bounce, Divorce, 498A, Maintenance and Contract Cases

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Turn WhatsApp Chats intoCourt-Admissible Evidence

How It Works

Complete Court-Ready Evidence Package

Why WhatsApp Evidence Needs a Section 63 BSA Certificate

What Chat2Evidence Generates

Used in Cheque Bounce, Divorce, 498A, Maintenance and Contract Cases

Step 2: Legal Certificate Setup

Your Evidence is Ready.

Section 63 BSA Certificate + Chat Timeline

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Court-Admissible Evidence