Where any person is prosecuted of an offence under section 4, the burden of proving that he had not committed the offence under the said section shall be on him.
Section 16: Burden of proof.
The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987Central Act · Act 3 of 1988
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Section | 16 |
| Marginal note | Burden of proof. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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