Question

Principle: One who asserts must prove.
Facts: A desires a Court to give judgment that B, C, and D shall be punished for a crime which A says B, C and D have committed.

• A. A must prove that B, C and D were present at the place of crime
• B. A must prove that B, C and D have committed the crime
• C. B, C and D must prove that they have not committed the crime
• D. Police must prove that B, C and D have committed the crime

Hint:

The principle "One who asserts must prove" means that the burden of proof lies with the accuser.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

As per the principle, the party that asserts a claim is required to prove it. In this case, A asserts that B, C, and D have committed a crime. Therefore, A is responsible for proving that B, C, and D committed the crime. The burden of proof lies on A, as the one making the assertion.
Thus, the correct answer is (B). A must prove that B, C, and D have committed the crime.
Option (A) is incorrect because proving presence at the scene of the crime is not enough to establish the commission of the crime. Option (C) is incorrect because the burden of proof is on A, not on B, C, and D. Option (D) is incorrect because it is the responsibility of the one who asserts the claim to prove it.