Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Presumption – Withholding Evidence

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The presumption applies when a party fails to produce evidence within his control. The court may draw an adverse inference. The principle applies to both civil and criminal cases. The party may rebut the presumption by explaining why the evidence was not produced. The rule…

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