Section 16: Presumption as to offences under sections 3 and 5.

The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.Central Act · Act 30 of 2016

In a prosecution for an offence under section 3 or section 5, if it is proved that---

(a) the arms, ammunitions or explosives were recovered from the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms, ammunitions or explosives of similar nature were used in the commission of such offence; or

(b) there is evidence of use of force, threat of force or any other form of intimidation caused to the crew or passengers in connection with the commission of such offence,

the Designated Court shall presume, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused has committed such offence.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.
Section	16
Marginal note	Presumption as to offences under sections 3 and 5.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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