Burden Quote by Prashant Bhushan
“The question of burden of proof is relevant only in a situation where there is no evidence either way.”
About This Quote
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.
Assess evidence before assigning proof.
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When to use this quote
- court trials
- policy debates
- scientific studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertain evidence?
- What standards should guide proof allocation?
Evidence may be ambiguous, complicating proof.