A Critical Analysis Of Presumptions In Relation To The Law Of Evidence

ABSTRACT  Presumption either of law or of fact, is an independent piece of evidence which may or must be drawn from a given sets of facts until the contrary is proved. In general sense, it has cut a niche for itself as it maybe employed in both Civil and Criminal cases. This study will therefore examine the various incidences where presumptions must or may be made before there can be a conviction and how they have been affected by various judicial and statutory authorities. The essay would also analyse various decisions of the court on different issues arising from both presumptions of law and…