Practical Legal Guidance
Burden of Proof
The obligation on a party to prove a fact in issue.
Detailed Meaning
The burden of proof generally lies on the party who asserts a fact, requiring them to adduce evidence sufficient to establish it; it may shift at various stages of a proceeding depending on the presumptions applicable and what has already been proved.
Authoritative Sources & Provenance
Relevant Legislation
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Related Concepts
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