LEGAL & ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

Terms of Engagement & Service Conditions

These statutory terms govern all professional digital forensic analysis, Section 65B IEA / Section 63 BSA certifications, CDR investigations, and expert witness testimonies provided by Lead Investigator Sunil Kumar Jangid.

Effective: October 13, 2026•Governing Law: Republic of India•Jurisdiction: Jaipur, Rajasthan

1. Identity of the Practitioner & Binding Agreement

This digital platform (cybersunil.in) and all forensic services are personally rendered and operated by Sunil Kumar Jangid, Independent Digital Forensic Investigator, Cyber Crime Technical Consultant, and Certified Expert Witness, operating from Jaipur, Rajasthan (PAN-India practice).

By retaining Sunil Kumar Jangid, submitting case media, or transmitting instructions via our confidential briefing portal, the instructing advocate, law firm, corporate entity, or state law enforcement agency (“Client”) unequivocally agrees to be bound by these statutory terms.

2. Lawful Mandate & Strict Anti-Espionage Policy

We operate exclusively within the bounds of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (including Sections 43, 66, and 72), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

  • No Matrimonial/Personal Snooping: Requests to hack partner phones, plant spyware, compromise WhatsApp, or conduct unauthorized tracking are categorically rejected.
  • Lawful Ownership Requirement: The client warrants that all devices, hard disks, server logs, or email archives submitted for analysis are lawfully owned, held under legal custody, or requisitioned under lawful court/investigative process.
  • Immediate Termination: If at any stage it is discovered that evidence was obtained through unlawful intrusion, phone tapping without mandate, or unauthorized system breach, services will be immediately terminated with full forfeiture of all fees.

3. Chain of Custody & Evidentiary Certification Standards

All physical and logical evidence acquisition adheres strictly to ISO/IEC 27037 standards (Guidelines for identification, collection, acquisition, and preservation of digital evidence).

STATUTORY CERTIFICATE

Certificates issued under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 are based solely on validated cryptographic hashes (SHA-256 / MD5).

SOLO EXPERT INTEGRITY

Every extraction, CDR analysis, and report is personally authored and signed by Sunil Kumar Jangid. Zero delegation to third-party analysts or unvetted contractors.

4. Scientific Objectivity & Duty to the Court

When acting as an independent digital forensic expert under Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (and Section 39 of BSA, 2023), Sunil Kumar Jangid owes an overriding paramount duty to scientific truth and the administration of justice.

No Falsified Reports: We will not distort, misrepresent, or fabricate digital timelines, CDR tower locations, or chat logs to suit a client’s legal strategy. If the data conclusively contradicts your case theory, our findings will reflect the empirical truth of the forensic artifacts.

5. Attorney-Client Privilege & Strict Confidentiality

All briefs, defense strategies, witness lists, and case theories commissioned by enrolled advocates are treated as privileged professional communications under Sections 126 and 129 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

Forensic analysis is conducted on isolated, air-gapped forensic workstations disconnected from commercial cloud services. We do not ingest sensitive case artifacts into third-party commercial AI models.

6. Baseline Floor, Advance Payments & Retainers

  • ₹50,000 Minimum Baseline Floor: No forensic triage, verification, or matter evaluation is undertaken for a fee less than ₹50,000 (plus applicable GST). This policy filters non-serious inquiries and covers dedicated forensic workstation allocation.
  • Advance Payment: 100% advance payment is required for initial evidence triage, feasibility evaluations, and expert witness court appearances. A 50% retainer is required prior to commencing full extraction or comprehensive reporting.
  • Court Appearance Per-Day Rates: In-court testimonies and depositions are billed at ₹75,000/day plus all actual business-class travel, lodging, and local transit. Dates must be reserved with 7 days prior written notice.

7. Limitation of Liability & Judicial Discretion

Digital forensic investigations evaluate electronic artifacts as found. We do not guarantee specific judicial outcomes, bail grants, acquittals, or court decrees. The admissibility and weight given to any expert report remain at the sole discretion of the presiding judicial magistrate or judge.

In no event shall Sunil Kumar Jangid or Cyber Sunil be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive, or indirect damages. Our total liability for any claim arising out of an engagement shall be strictly capped at the total professional fee received for the specific service phase.

8. Governing Law, Arbitration & Exclusive Jurisdiction

These terms and any engagement agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through mutual discussions within 30 days. If unresolved, it shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Jaipur, Rajasthan, and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.

Subject to arbitration, the courts situated at Jaipur, Rajasthan shall have exclusive territorial and subject-matter jurisdiction.

Questions Regarding Legal Engagement Terms?

Directly contact Lead Investigator Sunil Kumar Jangid for statutory clarifications.