Brought to you by Emerald Law LLC formerly B RAO & K.S RAJAH est 1987

by

Opening Hours :

Mon - Fri 09:00 AM To 06:00 PM

WhatsApp :

+65 8182 2380

Email:

hello@emeraldlaw.com.sg

Is WhatsApp Considered an Evidence?

Online chatting is daily routine now. With so many downloadable chat applications available, it is so easy to stay connected. Amongst all the chatting applications, WhatsApp which was introduced in 2009 is the most common and popular application.

In 2018, Whatsapp has 1.5 billion users from 180 countries. Based on statistics, as of last quarter of 2016, 67% of Singaporeans use WhatsApp for personal as well as business conversations.

With WhatsApp being so popular, can it be used as evidence to show proof in the Court of Law?

Yes. In fact, Whatsapp chatlogs are being presented as evidence in Court all the time. If you have a case that relies heavily on Whatsapp chat log you will be happy to learn that Whatsapp chat logs can be used to help you support your claim. Even in a dispute case with a condo MCST.

On the other hand, you should also be careful the next time you use your Whatsapp as you never know when a particular string of text may be used against you.

As Whatsapp correspondences are becoming a commonplace in Court’s these days, it may be a good idea for you to keep a back-up copy of your Whatsapp as you may never know when you might need it to either help support a claim you may have, or defend against one.

The same applies to other forms of text messaging services such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram and even a marketplace app namely – Carousell.

My personal information has been published and shared online, can I take legal action?

My personal information has been published and shared…

The advent of new technologies has accelerated the way in which information about people is being collected and…

Medical negligence: What are your rights as a patient

Medical negligence: What are your rights as a…

Doctors swear by the sacred Hippocratic Oath, to treat the ill to the best of one’s ability, to…

Do I have a right of way over my neighbour’s property?

Do I have a right of way over…

Do I have a right of way over my neighbour’s property? What is an easement? An easement refers…

What to Do When You Receive a Letter of Demand: Why Seeking Legal Advice is Essential

What to Do When You Receive a Letter…

Received a Letter of Demand? What is a Letter of Demand? A letter of demand is a formal…

Bankruptcy Proceedings In Singapore. Is It Your Last Resort?

Bankruptcy Proceedings In Singapore. Is It Your Last…

What Is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is an individual’s legal status declared by the Singapore High Court. A person or a business may be made…

Why You Need A Civil Litigation Lawyer In Singapore

Why You Need A Civil Litigation Lawyer In…

Do You Need A Civil Litigation Lawyer In Singapore? Before we get into the direct answer whether or…