In criminal proceedings the burden of proof is ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Miscellaneous Provisions

In criminal proceedings the burden of proof is

on the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused

on the accused to prove his innocence

on both the parties

Court decides on whom the burden of proof lies

- Option 1: On the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused.

- Correct in most criminal justice systems.

- Fundamental principle that the accused is innocent until proven guilty.

- Prosecution must present enough evidence to convince the judge or jury of the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

- Correct Answer

- Option 2: On the accused to prove his innocence.

- Incorrect in standard criminal proceedings.

- Would reverse the burden and negate the presumption of innocence.

- Option 3: On both parties.

- Misleading in the context of criminal law.

- The accused may present a defense, but the primary burden remains with the prosecution.

- Option 4: Court decides on whom the burden of proof lies.

- Oversimplified and generally inaccurate.

- The court does not decide arbitrarily; rules of law place the burden on the prosecution.

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