Question

    Who bears the burden of proof in a legal proceeding?

    A The party denying the existence of facts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Court hearing the case Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The party asserting the existence of facts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both parties equally share the burden of proof Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The legal representative of the opposing party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: BharatiyaSakshyaAdhiniyam Section 104 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, and 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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