{"id":34503,"date":"2026-10-23T07:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=34503"},"modified":"2026-10-23T07:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:51:22","slug":"law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Law of Procedure: Evidence, Proof, Valuation and Presumptions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law of procedure lays down the rules and methods through which courts hear cases, examine evidence, determine facts and deliver justice. Evidence and proof are essential parts of judicial proceedings because courts must establish the facts before applying the law. The valuation of evidence, different kinds of evidence, presumptions and the distinction between procedural and substantive law are important concepts in understanding the administration of justice.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Famous_Jurists_and_Their_Definitions\" >Famous Jurists and Their Definitions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#John_William_Salmond\" >John William Salmond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Sir_Thomas_Erskine_Holland\" >Sir Thomas Erskine Holland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#General_Legal_Understanding\" >General Legal Understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Example\" >Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Short_Definition\" >Short Definition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Evidence_and_Proof\" >Evidence and Proof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Valuation_of_Evidence\" >Valuation of Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Kinds_of_Evidence\" >Kinds of Evidence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#1_Oral_Evidence\" >1. Oral Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#2_Documentary_Evidence\" >2. Documentary Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#3_Electronic_Evidence\" >3. Electronic Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#4_Direct_Evidence\" >4. Direct Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#5_Circumstantial_Evidence\" >5. Circumstantial Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#6_Real_or_Material_Evidence\" >6. Real or Material Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#7_Primary_Evidence\" >7. Primary Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#8_Secondary_Evidence\" >8. Secondary Evidence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Presumptions_or_Presumptive_Proof\" >Presumptions or Presumptive Proof<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#1_Presumption_of_Fact\" >1. Presumption of Fact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#2_Rebuttable_Presumption_of_Law\" >2. Rebuttable Presumption of Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#3_Irrebuttable_Presumption_of_Law\" >3. Irrebuttable Presumption of Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Standard_and_Burden_of_Proof\" >Standard and Burden of Proof<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Comparison_of_Civil_and_Criminal_Standards\" >Comparison of Civil and Criminal Standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Procedural_Law_and_Substantive_Law\" >Procedural Law and Substantive Law<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Key_Differences_Between_Procedural_Law_and_Substantive_Law\" >Key Differences Between Procedural Law and Substantive Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Importance_of_Evidence_and_Procedural_Law\" >Importance of Evidence and Procedural Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/law-of-procedure-evidence-proof-valuation-and-presumptions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-famous-jurists-and-their-definitions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Jurists_and_Their_Definitions\"><\/span>Famous Jurists and Their Definitions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-john-william-salmond\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"John_William_Salmond\"><\/span>John William Salmond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Salmond, the law of procedure is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat branch of the law which governs the process of litigation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simple words, procedural law lays down the steps and rules to be followed in legal proceedings, whether civil or criminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-sir-thomas-erskine-holland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sir_Thomas_Erskine_Holland\"><\/span>Sir Thomas Erskine Holland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holland explained the distinction between substantive law and procedural law. In simple terms, substantive law determines legal rights and duties, whereas procedural law provides the methods for enforcing those rights and duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-general-legal-understanding\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Legal_Understanding\"><\/span>General Legal Understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedural law is also known as adjective law or adjectival law. It regulates how courts conduct proceedings, receive evidence, hear parties, and deliver judgements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose A files a case against B for recovery of a loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Substantive law determines whether A has a legal right to recover the money from B.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procedural law determines how A must file the suit, how B may respond, how evidence is presented, and how the court decides the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-short-definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Definition\"><\/span>Short Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedure, according to Salmond, is the branch of law that governs the process of litigation. It prescribes the methods and rules through which legal rights and duties are enforced by courts. While substantive law determines the rights and liabilities of parties, procedural law regulates the process of administering justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-evidence-and-proof\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence_and_Proof\"><\/span>Evidence and Proof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence refers to the material presented before a court to establish or disprove facts. It includes oral statements, documents, electronic records and other legally admissible material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proof means establishing a fact to the satisfaction of the court according to the applicable legal standard. Evidence is the material used to prove a fact, whereas proof is the result of evaluating that material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a witness\u2019s statement may be evidence, while the court\u2019s conclusion based on that statement and other material determines whether a fact has been proved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-valuation-of-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_of_Evidence\"><\/span>Valuation of Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valuation of evidence means examining the credibility, reliability and importance of the evidence presented before the court. A judge considers whether a witness is trustworthy, whether documents are genuine, whether statements are consistent and whether the evidence supports the facts in dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court must assess the evidence as a whole rather than relying blindly on a single statement or document. The weight given to evidence depends on its quality, reliability and legal admissibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-kinds-of-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinds_of_Evidence\"><\/span>Kinds of Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence may be classified into several kinds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-oral-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Oral_Evidence\"><\/span>1. Oral Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statements made by witnesses before the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-documentary-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Documentary_Evidence\"><\/span>2. Documentary Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents produced to establish facts, such as agreements, letters and official records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-electronic-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Electronic_Evidence\"><\/span>3. Electronic Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital material, including emails, electronic records, CCTV footage and digital communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-direct-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Direct_Evidence\"><\/span>4. Direct Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence that directly establishes a fact, such as a witness describing an event personally observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-circumstantial-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Circumstantial_Evidence\"><\/span>5. Circumstantial Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence of surrounding circumstances from which a fact may be inferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-real-or-material-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Real_or_Material_Evidence\"><\/span>6. Real or Material Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical objects produced for examination, such as a weapon or a damaged article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-7-primary-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Primary_Evidence\"><\/span>7. Primary Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original document or other material recognised by law as primary evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-8-secondary-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Secondary_Evidence\"><\/span>8. Secondary Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copies or other legally recognised substitutes are used to prove the contents of a document when permitted by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The admissibility and value of each kind of evidence depend on the applicable rules of evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-presumptions-or-presumptive-proof\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presumptions_or_Presumptive_Proof\"><\/span>Presumptions or Presumptive Proof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A presumption is an inference that the law permits or requires a court to draw from established facts, unless it is rebutted where rebuttal is allowed. Presumptions help courts decide facts when direct proof is difficult or unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presumptions are commonly classified into three kinds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-presumption-of-fact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Presumption_of_Fact\"><\/span>1. Presumption of Fact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inference that the court may draw from the circumstances of a case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-rebuttable-presumption-of-law\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rebuttable_Presumption_of_Law\"><\/span>2. Rebuttable Presumption of Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A presumption that the law recognises but which can be disproved by contrary evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-irrebuttable-presumption-of-law\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Irrebuttable_Presumption_of_Law\"><\/span>3. Irrebuttable Presumption of Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A presumption that the law treats as conclusive, so contrary evidence cannot be used to disprove the presumed fact within its legal scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the law may presume certain facts from the ordinary course of human conduct or from particular established circumstances. However, the precise effect of a presumption depends on the relevant law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-standard-and-burden-of-proof\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_and_Burden_of_Proof\"><\/span>Standard and Burden of Proof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The burden of proof refers to the responsibility of a party to establish the facts necessary to support its case or defence. Generally, the party asserting a fact must prove it, subject to applicable legal rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard of proof is the degree of certainty required by law. In civil cases, the usual standard is the balance of probabilities, meaning that a fact is more likely than not to be true. In criminal cases, the prosecution generally must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. These standards reflect the different consequences of civil and criminal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-comparison-of-civil-and-criminal-standards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_Civil_and_Criminal_Standards\"><\/span>Comparison of Civil and Criminal Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Basis of Comparison<\/th><th>Civil Cases<\/th><th>Criminal Cases<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard of Proof<\/td><td>Balance of probabilities<\/td><td>Beyond reasonable doubt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Meaning<\/td><td>A fact is more likely than not to be true.<\/td><td>Guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Burden<\/td><td>The party asserting a fact generally bears the burden of proving it, subject to applicable law.<\/td><td>The prosecution generally bears the burden of proving the accused&#8217;s guilt, subject to applicable legal rules.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-procedural-law-and-substantive-law\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_Law_and_Substantive_Law\"><\/span>Procedural Law and Substantive Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substantive law defines legal rights, duties, liabilities and offences. It explains what the law requires, prohibits or permits. For example, criminal law defines offences and prescribes punishments, while contract law establishes rights and obligations arising from agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedural law lays down the methods by which legal rights and duties are enforced in courts. It regulates matters such as filing cases, conducting trials, presenting evidence, examining witnesses and hearing appeals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simple terms, substantive law determines the rights and obligations of parties, whereas procedural law explains how those rights and obligations are determined and enforced. 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He has also completed Post Graduate Diplomas in Human Rights, Project Management, Corporate Management, Computer Application, Public Administration, Medical Law, Disaster Management, Fire Safety &amp; Hazards Management and Psychology. He has attended Indian government sponsored specialized training in police and management matters in SVPNPA, Hyderabad, IIM, Ahmedabad and Singapore. He is the author of the books 'Police Investigation &amp; Allied Matters' and 'Alternative Dispute Resolution: Evolving Trends and Innovations' demonstrating his commitment to knowledge sharing within the law enforcement field. As an observer for the Election Commission of India, he has gained firsthand experience in conducting assembly elections and bye-elections in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Bihar, and Tripura (twice). This exposure has given him a deep understanding of election management and the Election Commission's operations. 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He is also a research scholar in law and has contributed articles to the Indian Police Journal, National Crime Record Bureau Journal, SVP National Police Academy Journal, and International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research etc. Currently, he serves as IGP, Provisioning, West Bengal.","url":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/author\/md-imranwahab\/"}]}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34503"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34646,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34503\/revisions\/34646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}