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16. In , it was held thus (at page 100) :

"There is a presumption of innocence to a charge of adultery. The burden of dispelling this presumption lies on the party alleging adultery. This burden can be discharged by proof which need not reach certainty but must carry a high degree of probability."

17. In 1983 (1) MLJ 395 (V. S. Ramanathan v. Subbulakshmi), it was held thus :

"Incest is so abhorrent to mankind Chat one should expect the strictest proof for concluding that it exists in any given case......"