Principle

EVIDENCE — Burden of Proof — Burden Lies on Person Who Asserts

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that under Sections 135–137 of the Evidence Act, the burden of proof lies on the person asserting the existence or non-existence of a fact, in both civil and criminal proceedings. The principle applies in all proceedings. It ensures that the asserting party…

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