Under section 26 of the Police Act, 1861, the burden of proof of ownership lies on:
s.26(1) requires the person claiming the property to 'appear and establish his right to the same', placing the burden of proving ownership on the claimant, not the police,…
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Under section 26 of the Police Act, 1861, the burden of proof of ownership lies on:
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Correct answer C
s.26(1) requires the person claiming the property to 'appear and establish his right to the same', placing the burden of proving ownership on the claimant, not the police, Magistrate or State Government.