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Section 43E: Presumption as to offence under section 15.

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967Central Act · Act 37 of 1967

[43E. Presumption as to offence under section 15.--In a prosecution for an offence under section 15, if it is proved

(a) that the arms or explosives or any other substances specified in the said section were recovered from the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms or explosives or other substances of a similar nature were used in the commission of such offence; or

(b) that by the evidence of the expert the finger-prints of the accused or any other definitive evidence suggesting the involvement of the accused in the offence were found at the site of the offence or on anything including arms and vehicles used in connection with the commission of such offence,

the Court shall presume, unless the contrary is shown, that the accused has committed such offence.]

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ActThe Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Section43E
Marginal notePresumption as to offence under section 15.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • inserted, Act 35 of 2008. . Ins. by Act 35 of 2008, s. 12 (w.e.f. 31-12-2008).

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