Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 103

Burden of proof as to particular fact

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Provision: Section 103 of IEA
Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Classification: evidence
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 103 of IEA say?

The burden of proof as to any particular fact lies on that person who wishes the Court to believe in its existence, unless it is provided by any law that the proof of that fact shall lie on any particular person.

Indian StandardSection 103, Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 103 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 103 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Common Questions about Section 103 IEA

What is Section 103 of IEA?

Section 103 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Burden of proof as to particular fact". The section states: The burden of proof as to any particular fact lies on that person who wishes the Court to believe in its existence, unless it is provided by any law that the proof of that fact sha...

What replaced Section 103 of IPC in BNS?

Section 103 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was replaced by Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. There was no material change in the provision.

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New LawSection 98Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

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