Presumption

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..... are rebuttable by evidence to the contrary. Presumptions of law may be either irrebuttable (conclusive presumptions), so that no evidence to the contrary may be given or rebuttable. A rebuttable presumption of law is a legal rule to be applied by the Court in the absence of conflicting evidence ( Halsbury , 4th Edition paras 111, 112]. Among the class of rebuttable presumptions, a further distinct .....

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..... is presumed, unless and until it is disproved, [G.Vasu V. Syed Yaseen- 1986 (12) TMI 383 - ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT ] In Kumar Exports v. Sharma Carpets- 2008 (12) TMI 682 - SUPREME COURT , this Court referred to presumption as- devices by use of which courts are enabled and entitled to pronounce on an issue notwithstanding that there is no evidence or insufficient evidence. [Rajesh Jain vs Ajay .....

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