Krishna Janardhan Bhat v. Dattatraya G. Hegde
4 SCC 54Reported decision2008#6667 most cited
What is Krishna Janardhan Bhat v. Dattatraya G. Hegde authority for?
The accused in a criminal case need not examine themselves to discharge the burden of proof, and can rely on existing evidence. The constitutional right to silence is also relevant.
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Krishna Janardhan Bhat v. Dattatraya G. Hegde · Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act · burden of proof · accused · presumption · discharge of burden · constitutional right to silence · criminal proceedings · evidence