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Burden of proof
fact which is peculiarly within his own knowledge, or of which he is supposed to be cognizant. See Best on Evidence, Bk. III., Pt. 1, ch. 2. The expression 'burden of proof' really means two different things.
Confession
based on the Maxim 'habemus optimum testem canfitentem renum' which means that confession of an accused is the best evidence against him. The rationale behind this rule is that an ordinary, normal and sane person would not make
Parol evidence
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Deposition
when the witness himself can be produced, his deposition may not be read, for it is not the best evidence. But it may be read not only where it appears that the witness is actually dead, but in
Presumption
(3) The pr'sumptio hominis vel judicis is the conviction arising from the circumstances of any particular case. See Best on Evidence. There is a distinction between the 'presumption' under s. 114 of the Evidence Act and a
Criminal Evidence Act
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