Document background
The Litigation Hold Letter serves as a crucial legal instrument in the Indian judicial system, typically issued when litigation is anticipated or already underway. This document is essential for ensuring compliance with evidence preservation requirements under various Indian statutes, including the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The letter must be issued promptly when a party reasonably anticipates litigation, as failure to implement appropriate litigation holds can result in severe consequences, including adverse judicial findings and potential sanctions. The document should clearly identify the scope of information to be preserved, specify the relevant time period, and provide detailed instructions for compliance. It becomes particularly critical in the context of electronic data, where routine automated deletion systems must be suspended to ensure preservation of potentially relevant evidence.
