Section 106 of IEA : Section 106: Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is found in possession of a large sum of money during a police search. The police suspect that the money is linked to illegal activities. Ravi claims that the money is from the sale of his ancestral property. According to Section 106 of The Indian Evidence Act 1872, the burden of proving that the money is indeed from the sale of his ancestral property lies on Ravi, as this fact is especially within his knowledge.

Example 2:

Priya is caught by a ticket inspector while traveling on a train without a ticket. She claims that she had purchased a ticket but lost it during the journey. Under Section 106 of The Indian Evidence Act 1872, the burden of proving that she had indeed purchased a ticket is on Priya, as this fact is especially within her knowledge.