Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Presumptions — Presumption of Sanity

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Sanity is presumed; the accused bears the burden to prove insanity. The principle applies to criminal law. The presumption is rebuttable. The rule reflects the M'Naghten test. The prosecution need not prove sanity. The principle is well-established.

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