Important Legal Definitions
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Plea of Alibi (Section 11 IEA / Section 9 BSA)
Evidentiary Rules & Proof Standards
Definition
An evidentiary defense asserting that the accused was at a completely different physical location at the precise time the alleged offence occurred, rendering physical presence at the crime scene impossible.
Example
An accused charged with an assault that occurred in Kolkata at 11 PM produces verified biometric attendance logs, security CCTV, and manager depositions showing they were working an overnight shift in an IT park in Hyderabad.