The correct answer is (a) Section 106.
Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act states that “the fact that a person is in possession of a thing is prima facie evidence that he is the owner of it.” This means that if someone is found in possession of something, it is assumed that they are the owner of it unless there is evidence to the contrary.
The principle of “possession as prima facie evidence of ownership” is based on the idea that people are generally honest and that they would not possess something that they did not own. However, this principle is not absolute and there are cases where it may be rebutted. For example, if someone is found in possession of stolen goods, it is clear that they are not the owner of those goods.
The principle of “possession as prima facie evidence of ownership” is an important one in the law of evidence. It helps to ensure that people who are found in possession of things are not automatically assumed to be guilty of theft. However, it is important to remember that this principle is not absolute and that it can be rebutted in certain cases.
The other options are incorrect because they do not refer to the principle of “possession as prima facie evidence of ownership.” Section 109 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the presumption of innocence, while Section 110 deals with the presumption of death. Section III of the Indian Evidence Act does not contain any specific provisions on the presumption of ownership.