Section 119 of BSA : Section 119: Court may presume existence of certain facts.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is caught by the police with a bag full of stolen jewelry just a day after a high-profile burglary in his neighborhood. The court may presume that Ravi is either the thief or has received the stolen goods knowing they were stolen, unless Ravi can provide a credible explanation for his possession of the jewelry.

Example 2:

Amit, a shopkeeper, is found with a marked 500-rupee note that was reported stolen from a nearby store. Amit cannot specifically account for the marked note but explains that he receives numerous 500-rupee notes daily in his business. The court may consider this explanation while deciding whether to presume Amit's involvement in the theft.

Example 3:

During a trial for a bank robbery, one of the accomplices, Raj, testifies against the main accused, Suresh. Raj's testimony alone is not enough to convict Suresh unless it is corroborated by other material evidence, as the court may presume that an accomplice's testimony is unworthy of credit unless supported by additional proof.

Example 4:

Priya, a businesswoman, presents a bill of exchange that was accepted by her business partner, Ramesh. The court may presume that the bill was accepted for good consideration unless there...

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