When Friends Borrow Your Phone & Delete Your Messages
evidence ts_lawcet intermediate law_vs_lifeKya yeh sach hai? Every time my friends borrow my phone and come back to say 'mobile mein kharaab ho gaya tha', I think of Section 90 of the Indian Evidence Act. The maxim 'when the question is one of translation, the original must govern' comes to mind. They'd claim the deleted messages were corrupted when they borrowed my phone but I know the truth. This act, while old, is still relevant in our daily lives, especially when it comes to handling digital evidence. For those preparing for TS LAWCET, a simple example like this can help you grasp the concept better. Remember, it's not just about the law, it's about being aware of its presence in our everyday actions.
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Hey friends, let's set some ground rules here. When you borrow my phone & delete my messages, it's not just deleting texts, it's erasing memories. So, if you need my phone, just confirm with me first, okay? Or, better still, borrow for a sec & then return. No need to delete anything, it's just good phone etiquette, na?
Yeh problem to sabhi ke saath ho chuki hai. Main use ek simple tip deti hoon, mere doston ko message karke bol do ki 'phone chhodne se pehle, phone lock kar lo, aur apne phone ko recover karne ki process se aware ho'. Isse aapki private messages bach jayenge, aur dost bhi aapke phone ka respect karenge. Sabse zyada, aapko phone ko regular check karke messages ka backup lena chahiye.
Arre, ye problem bahut common hai (is a very common problem), friends borrow phone lete hain (borrow phones) and delete messages. In this case, can't force them to restore deleted data, but can give them a friendly reminder. Legally, if phone is lent with no such conditions, owner can't claim deleted data back. But always inform friends before lending phone, and keep a backup of ur messages, aise tootega nahi (this way won't happen)!
Arre yaar, it's a common issue but can also be a serious breach of trust. According to IPC Sec 411, theft by dishonourable means includes 'mischief by causing diminution of supply of water, etc'. Maybe we should consider deleting messages as 'mischief' and take legal action, but let's not forget, our phone mein kuch bhi ho sakta hai. It's hard to prove, na.