Tape Record is admissible as evidence on proof of identification of voice proof of absence of tampering.

Evi Act S.3: Tape Record is admissible as evidence on proof of identification of voice proof AND absence of tampering. Secondary Evidence is not admissible until non-production of primary evidence is satisfactorily proved. Exception is to public document in view of S.65(e), Evidence Act.-Tukaram S. Dighole Vs Manikrao Shivaji Kokate (2010) 4 SCC 329 =AIR 2010 SC 965  [ 5 February, 2010]