[8A. Burden of proof in certain cases.--Where any person is prosecuted for taking or abetting the taking of any dowry under section 3, or the demanding of dowry under section 4, the burden of proving that he had not committed an offence under those sections shall be on him.]
Section 8A: Burden of proof in certain cases
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961Central Act · Act 28 of 1961
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Section | 8A |
| Marginal note | Burden of proof in certain cases |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- inserted. . Ins. by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-11-1986).
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