Section 110 of IEA : Section 110: Burden of proof as to ownership.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi has been living in a house for the past 10 years. One day, Suresh claims that the house actually belongs to him and not Ravi. According to Section 110 of The Indian Evidence Act 1872, 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 using a piece of agricultural land for farming for several years. Ramesh comes forward and asserts that the land is his and not Priya's. Under Section 110 of The Indian Evidence Act 1872, because Priya is in possession of the land, Ramesh must provide evidence to prove that Priya is not the owner of the land.