BSA Section 114: Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Chapter 7: Of the Burden of Proof

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114. Where there is a question as to the good faith of a transaction between parties, one of whom stands to the other in a position of active confidence, the burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the party who is in a position of active confidence.

Illustrations.
(a) The good faith of a sale by a client to an advocate is in question in a suit brought by the client. The burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the advocate.

(b) The good faith of a sale by a son just come of age to a father is in question in a suit brought by the son. The burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the father.

Bare act text for reference, current to 1 July 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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