PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW – Defence of Alibi – Duty of Accused and Prosecution
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
The accused bears the evidential burden to raise alibi with particulars. The prosecution retains the legal burden. The alibi must be raised early with details. The principle applies to criminal trials. The police need not investigate vague alibis. The rule balances the parties' obligations. The…
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