BURDEN OF PROOF/STANDARD OF PROOF - Burden and standard of proof required to prove an allegation of corrupt practices in an election
HELD:
"On the allegation of corrupt practices, the trial tribunal diligently and critically examined the evidence of PW1, PW2, PW3, PW5 and PW8 and came to the conclusion that the evidence of the aforementioned witnesses do not meet the standard of proof required in claim based on criminal allegation.
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