Burden of proof as to ownership
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Possession is prime evidence of ownership. If someone is in possession of something, anyone claiming they are not the owner must prove it.
Key Legal Elements
- Question of ownership
- Proof of possession
- Burden of proof on the person denying ownership
Practical Note
Often summarized as 'Possession is nine-tenths of the law'. It places a heavy burden on the challenger to prove a lack of title when the other party holds physical possession.
हिंदी पाठ
जब प्रश्न यह है कि क्या कोई व्यक्ति किसी ऐसी चीज का स्वामी है जिस पर उसका कब्जा होना दर्शित किया गया है, तब यह साबित करने का भार कि वह स्वामी नहीं है, उस व्यक्ति पर है जो यह प्रतिज्ञात करता है कि वह स्वामी नहीं है।