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Criminal Procedure Code QUESTION #5660
Question 1
Which of the following statements is true regarding burden of proof in criminal cases?
  • General principle is that the witness is to prove the case against the accused.
  • General principle is that the prosecution is to prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.✔️
  • Burden to prove the case beyond doubt often shifts from the prosecution to the accused or the witness.
  • General principle is that the judge has the power to dispose of the case as he best understands it.
Correct Answer Explanation
The fundamental principle of criminal law is that the prosecution must prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The burden of proof rests primarily on the prosecution.