Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Standard of Proof — Civil Cases Involving Allegations of Crime

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 138(1) of the Evidence Act requires proof beyond reasonable doubt when a crime is directly in issue, even in civil proceedings. The standard is higher than the usual balance of probabilities. The principle applies to all civil cases where criminal conduct is directly in…

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