Indian Evidence Act, 1872Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

IEA 102BSA 105

On whom burden of proof lies

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Under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 102 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...

Bare act text — BSA 105

105. On whom burden of proof lies .—The burden of proof in a suit or proceeding lies on that person who would fail if no evidence at all were given on either side. 37 Illustrations. (a) A sues B for land of which B is in possession, and which, as A asserts, was left to A by the will of C, B's father. If no evidence were given on either side, B would be entitled to retain his possession. Therefore, the burden of proof is on A. (b) A sues B for money due on a bond. The execution of the bond is admitted, but B says that it was obtained by fraud, which A denies. If no evidence were given on either side, A would succeed, as the bond is not disputed and the fraud is not proved. Therefore, the burden of proof is on B.

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What is IEA 102 equivalent in BSA?

IEA Section 102 (On whom burden of proof lies) corresponds to Section 105 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).

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Under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 102 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...

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