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Section 9B: Burden of proof on accused.

The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 9 of 1977

In any trial for an offence punishable under sections 9 or 9A for contravention of the provisions of this Act, the burden of proving that the slaughter, transport, export outside the State, sale, purchase or possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock was not in contravention of the provisions of this Act, shall be on the accused.]

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ActThe Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976.
Section9B
Marginal noteBurden of proof on accused.
JurisdictionState of Maharashtra
StatusIn force as published by the source

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