Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Doctrine of Last Seen — Presumption Arising Where Deceased Last Seen Alive with Accused

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under the last seen doctrine, the accused bears the burden of explaining the death of a person last seen alive with him. The principle applies to criminal law.

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