Burden Of Proof

INTRODUCTION Every story has its own contents, which is the combination of various facts. Every person has to establish facts that go in his favor or against his opponent. The burden of proof (onus) means the obligation to prove a fact. As per onus probandi, the burden of proof lies upon the party who would fail upon the party who would fail if no evidence were given at all. The general principle is that the …

…clearly come to understand the meanings, scope and ambit of the terms Standard of Proof and Burden of Proof .One also comes to the realization of the fact that the Evidence Act even though not dealing specifically with the term Preponderance of Probability has stated very clearly the distinction between the Standards of Proof and the Burden of Proof in Civil and Criminal cases. The courts also through wise decisions have made this division clear.