In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that secretly recorded private conversations between spouses are admissible as evidence in matrimonial disputes without violating privacy rights. The court highlighted the significance of Section 122 of the Evidence Act, which safeguards marital communications while allowing exceptions for fair trials. Moreover, the advancement in recording technologies further supports the admissibility of such evidence. The decision underscores the balance between marital privacy and the right to a fair trial, emphasizing the importance of relevant evidence in legal proceedings. This ruling has implications for modern-day evidence collection and the evolving landscape of privacy rights.
