Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Presumption from Possession of Stolen Goods — Section 149(a) Evidence Act

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Section 149(a) of the Evidence Act creates a presumption that a person found in possession of stolen goods soon after the theft is either the thief or received the goods knowing them to be stolen. The presumption applies if the accused cannot give a reasonable…

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