Facts of the Case ‘A’ is accused of murder. During the trial, he alleges that at the time of committing the act, he was of […]
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Soon after commission of theft, stolen goods are found in possession of ‘X’. What type of presumption can be raised by thecourt in the trial of ‘X’? What is the impact of such a presumption? Refer to the relevant provision of the Evidence Act.
Facts of the Case A theft is committed and soon after the commission of the offence, the stolen property is recovered from the possession of […]
Explain the Rules relating to Burden of Proof.
Understanding Burden of Proof The concept of burden of proof is a cornerstone in the administration of justice, ensuring that the parties in a legal […]
Discuss the General Rules relating to Burden of Proof.
The burden of proof is one of the foundational pillars of the Law of Evidence. It determines who must prove what in a judicial proceeding. […]
Plea of alibi
Meaning and Legal Basis of Plea of Alibi The plea of alibi is a defense raised by an accused claiming that they were at a […]
Fact in Issue
Meaning and Legal Basis A Fact in Issue refers to any fact that is directly in dispute between the parties and which the court must […]
Facts in Issue
Meaning and Legal Basis Facts in Issue are the material facts that the court needs to determine in order to decide the case. They are […]
Alibi
Meaning and Legal Basis An Alibi is a defense in criminal law in which the accused claims that they were at a different place at […]
Conclusive Proof
Meaning and Legal Basis Conclusive Proof refers to a legal rule where certain facts, once proved, cannot be disputed or contradicted by any other evidence. […]
Admission
Meaning and Legal Basis An admission is a statement—whether oral, written, or inferred from conduct—made by a party or a person connected to the party, […]