burden of proof

gold bar
Acquittal

If the prosecution failed to prove the identity of seized gold the accused is not liable to prove lawful acquisition of gold

asphyxia
Acquittal

Murder case: Asphyxia can be caused by Chronic tuberculosis and the ligature marks on the neck might be due to long journey of dead body

section 106
3 judge bench

Burden of proof: Section 106 IEA: Unless the prosecution has proved the initial burden the accused need not invoke section 106 Indian Evidence Act

appointment of public prosecutors
Acquittal

Burden of Proof & Public Prosecutor: While explaining the principles of 106 IEA in criminal cases Hon’ble Supreme Court has addressed the Government to appoint skilled lawyers as Public Prosecutors instead of political considerations

Acquittal

Section 106 Evidence Act: Yardstick in convicting accused in circumstantial evidence invoking s.106 Evidence Act

Acquittal

Section 84 IPC: Insanity and how to prove the same

Civil

Burden of proof and onus of proof