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The Calcutta High Court, Port Blair Bench in the Andamans, dismissed a second appeal filed by the daughter of the original plaintiff. The Court affirmed that being illiterate does not automatically shift the burden of proof to the defendant, unless there is a fiduciary relationship or a position of active confidence. This decision emphasizes that in cases involving fraud, the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff if there are no special circumstances.
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Original Publication Date: 2026-03-24 10:42:44
