Section 27: Burden of proof

The Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.State Act of Karnataka · Act 2 of 1984

Notwithstanding anything in any other law, in a prosecution for an offence punishable under section 20 the burden of proving that he has not abetted given, taken or demanded dowry or that he has not the giving, taking or demanding dowry shall lie on the accused.

CHAPTER VIII MISCELLANEOUS

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Act	The Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.
Section	27
Marginal note	Burden of proof
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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