On whom does the burden of proof lie in a criminal case?
فوجداری مقدمے میں ثبوت پیش کرنے کی بنیادی ذمہ داری کس پر ہوتی ہے؟
- Prosecution
- Witness
- Accused
- Judge
Explanation
- The prosecution bears the primary burden of proving the accused’s guilt in a criminal case.
- Under Article 117 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order (QSO), 1984, the person who asks the court to give judgment based on asserted facts must prove those facts.
- The prosecution generally must prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Last verified on 10-10-2026
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