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    Question

    What does the principle of "burden of proof" under the

    Indian Evidence Act state?
    A The burden of proof always lies on the defendant in a legal proceeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The burden of proof lies on the person who denies the existence of facts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The person asserting the existence of facts upon which a legal right or liability depends must prove those facts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The court determines the burden of proof irrespective of the facts asserted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The burden of proof is shared equally between both parties in a legal proceeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 101. Burden of proof. –– Whoever desires any Court to give judgment as to any legal right or liability dependent on the existence of facts which he asserts, must prove that those facts exist. When a person is bound to prove the existence of any fact, it is said that the burden of proof lies on that person.

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