Section 113 of BSA : Section 113: Burden of proof as to ownership.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi has been living in and maintaining a house in Mumbai for the past 10 years. One day, Suresh claims that the house actually belongs to him and not Ravi. According to Section 113 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, since Ravi is in possession of the house, the burden of proof is on Suresh to prove that Ravi is not the owner of the house.

Example 2:

Priya has been driving a car registered in her name for the last 5 years. One day, her neighbor, Anil, claims that the car actually belongs to him. Under Section 113 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, because Priya is in possession of the car, Anil must provide evidence to prove that Priya is not the owner of the car.