Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defence of Alibi – Burden of Disproving Alibi

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The prosecution bears the burden to disprove an alibi. The accused does not need to prove the alibi. The court must consider the alibi alongside other evidence. Stronger evidence against the accused may overcome the alibi. The principle applies to all criminal trials. The police…

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