Burden of Proof

Consent Under Section 69 BNS Explained – Law & Meaning

Posted on July 22, 2026Posted in Legal Insights

Learn about consent under Section 69 BNS, how courts examine consent, what evidence is relevant, and the legal principles that apply in Section 69 BNS cases. Many people believe that if a relationship was consensual, Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) can never apply. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about the […]

Burden of Proof in Section 69 BNS – Who Has to Prove What?

Posted on July 22, 2026Posted in Legal Insights

Learn about the burden of proof in Section 69 BNS, who has to prove the allegations, the burden of proof under BSA, and how courts evaluate evidence in criminal cases. Many people facing allegations under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) believe they must immediately prove their innocence once an FIR is registered. […]