Where, in any prosecution for an offence against this Act, it is established that a person is in possession, custody or control of any captive animal, animal article, meat, 3 [trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof]it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, the burden of proving which shall lie on the accused, that such person is in unlawful possession, custody or control of such captive animal, animal article, meat, 3 [trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof.]
Section 57: Presumption to be made in certain cases
The Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 53 of 1972
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 57 |
| Marginal note | Presumption to be made in certain cases |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Chandigarh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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