Definition and Legal Basis Presumption as to dowry death arises under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A dowry death occurs when a […]
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Irrebutable Presumption
Meaning and Legal Basis An irrebuttable presumption (also called conclusive proof) is a presumption of law that cannot be challenged, disproved, or rebutted by any […]
Doctrine of Reserve Burden
Concept and Legal Basis The Doctrine of Reserve Burden refers to situations where the law places a secondary or shifted burden of proof on the […]
Circumstantial Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence Circumstantial evidence refers to the facts and circumstances that indirectly point to the guilt or innocence of an accused. Unlike direct evidence, it […]
Hostile Witness.
Hostile Witness A hostile witness is a witness who, while giving evidence, displays an adverse attitude towards the party who called them, either by contradicting […]
Leading Questions
Meaning of Leading Questions A leading question is one that suggests the answer the questioner expects or desires. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section […]