113. When the question is whether any person is owner of anything of which he is shown to be in possession, the burden of proving that he is not the owner is on the person who affirms that he is not the owner.
Evidence Act Section 110 in BSA: Section 113
Burden of proof as to ownership
Section 110 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Burden of proof as to ownership) corresponds to Section 113 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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