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Section 27: Presumption in respect of kidnapping and abduction

The Uttar Pradesh Dacoity Affected Areas Act, 1983State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 31 of 1983

In any trial of a scheduled offence under this Act where it is proved that —

(i) the accused has kidnapped or abducted any person from dacoity affected area, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused has kidnapped or abducted such person for ransom.

(ii) the accused has wrongfully concealed or confined any person kidnapped or abducted from dacoity affected area, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused has concealed or confined such person knowing that such person has been so kidnapped or abducted.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Uttar Pradesh Dacoity Affected Areas Act, 1983
Section27
Marginal notePresumption in respect of kidnapping and abduction
JurisdictionState of Uttar Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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