|Karnataka High Court
Evidence Act | Admission of Receipt Shifts Burden of Proof to Defendant in Lease Deposit Dispute: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court rules that once a defendant admits receipt of a refundable security deposit and issues a repayment cheque, the burden shifts to them to prove lawful retention. Unsubstantiated claims of advance payment without documentary evidence fail to discharge this burden, reinforcing the evidentiary standard under the Evidence Act in commercial disputes.