Four murders took place in the house of the accused and the accused tried to commit suicide in his h...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Burden of Proof

Four murders took place in the house of the accused, and the accused tried to commit suicide in his house. Which of the following statement will hold true in this case?

This being a criminal case the burden of proof is on the prosecution

The burden of proof will lie on the accused under section 101 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 because his actions are suspicious

The burden of proof will lie on the accused under section 102 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 because the accused will fail if no evidence is given by him

The burden of proof will fall of the accused under section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 because the facts were in the special knowledge of the accused

Explanation:

The burden of proof will fall of the accused under section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 because the facts were in the special knowledge of the accused