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In the law of evidence, what is the principal fact that must be proved called?

Factum probandum is the principal fact to be proved. A factum probans is an evidentiary fact that helps establish it. See Neeraj Dutta v State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi),…

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In the law of evidence, what is the principal fact that must be proved called?

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Factum probandum is the principal fact to be proved. A factum probans is an evidentiary fact that helps establish it.

See Neeraj Dutta v State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi), paragraph 30.

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Factum probandum is the principal fact to be established.

Option B

Factum probans is the evidentiary fact from which the principal fact can be inferred.

Option C

Lex fori refers to the law of the forum.

Option D

Lex loci refers to the law of the place.

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