Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Chapter 7
of the Burden of Proof
Section 107 • Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible
Description
The burden of proving any fact necessary to be proved in order to enable any person to give evidence of any other fact is on the person who wishes to give such evidence.
Illustrations.
(a) A wishes to prove a dying declaration by B. A must prove B's death.
(b) A wishes to prove, by secondary evidence, the contents of a lost document. A must prove that the document has been lost.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Chapter 7 (of the Burden of Proof). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.