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Burden Quote by Prashant Bhushan

“The question of burden of proof is relevant only in a situation where there is no evidence either way.” quote by Prashant Bhushan
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“The question of burden of proof is relevant only in a situation where there is no evidence either way.”

Prashant Bhushan

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Source Legal article, 2021

Burden of proof is only relevant when evidence is absent; otherwise the focus shifts.

In simple terms: Burden of proof matters without evidence.

Key Takeaway

Assess evidence before assigning proof.

Themes

law evidence burden of proof

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

legal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • court trials
  • policy debates
  • scientific studies

Key Concepts

legal reasoning epistemology justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle uncertain evidence?
  • What standards should guide proof allocation?
A Different Perspective

Evidence may be ambiguous, complicating proof.

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