S. 106 Evidence Act | Accused Can't Be Asked To Discharge Burden Of Proof When Prima Facie Case Wasn't Established By Prosecution: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that under Section 106 of the Evidence Act, the accused cannot be asked to discharge the burden of proof when the prosecution has not established a prima facie case. The ruling emphasizes that the initial burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and the accused should not bear the responsibility for disproving the charges without sufficient evidence from the prosecution.