BSA Section 112: Burden of proof as to relationship in the cases of partners, landlord and tenant, principal and agent
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Chapter 7: Of the Burden of Proof
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¶112. When the question is whether persons are partners, landlord and tenant, or principal and agent, and it has been shown that they have been acting as such, the burden of proving that they do not stand, or have ceased to stand, to each other in those relationships respectively, is on the person who affirms it.
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Replaces IEA 109. IEA → BSA converterSource: BPR&D BSA–IEA corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
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- 105. On whom burden of proof lies
- 106. Burden of proof as to particular fact
- 107. Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible
- 108. Burden of proving that case of accused comes within exceptions
- 109. Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge
- 110. Burden of proving death of person known to have been alive within thirty years
- 111. Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
- 113. Burden of proof as to ownership
- 114. Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence
- 115. Presumption as to certain offences
- 116. Birth during marriage, conclusive proof of legitimacy
- 117. Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman
- 118. Presumption as to dowry death
- 119. Court may presume existence of certain facts
- 120. Presumption as to absence of consent in certain prosecution for rape