Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Plaintiff Must Prove Own Case

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof
Court: Supreme Court

The plaintiff bears the burden of proof. The principle applies to all civil cases. The defendant need not disprove the case. The rule is statutory under section 137 of the Evidence Act. Failure to prove results in dismissal. The principle is fundamental.

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