Can weakness of defense be a ground to decree a suit?
The initial burden of proof is on the plaintiffs to substantiate his cause, if he failed to discharge the same, the weakness in the defense cannot be the basis to grant relief to the plaintiffs and burden can not be shifted on the defendants. [Para No.16]
Supreme Court of India
Ratnagiri Nagar Parishad
Vs.
Gangaram Narayan Ambekar
Decided on 06/05/2020