'Conclusive proof' as defined in Section 4 IEA means
AThe court shall, on proof of one fact, regard another fact as proved, and shall NOT allow evidence to be given for the purpose of disproving it
BThe court has discretion to disbelieve
CBoth parties must agree to it
DThe fact may be disproved by contrary evidence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The court shall, on proof of one fact, regard another fact as proved, and shall NOT allow evidence to be given for the purpose of disproving it
Conclusive proof is the strongest evidentiary presumption — irrebuttable. Section 41 (judgments in rem) and Section 112 (legitimacy of child born during marriage) are examples. 'Shall presume' (rebuttable) and 'may presume' (discretionary) sit lower on the ladder.
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