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Section 106 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
106. Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge
When any fact is especially within the knowledge of any person, the burden of proving that fact is upon him.
Illustrations
(a) when a person does an act with some intention other than that which the character and circumstances of the act suggest, the burden of proving that intention is upon him.
(b) A is charged with traveling on a railway without a ticket. The burden of proving that he had a ticket is on him.
Related Sections
- Section 103: Burden of proof as to particular fact
- Section 158: What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 32 or 33
- Section 27: How much of information received from accused may be proved
- Section 14: Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling
- Section 28: Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement, threat or promise, relevant
Related Acts
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