Section 8A

Burden of proof in certain cases

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  • Act 28 of 1961
  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
About this Act

An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry.

All sections
    1[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.]

Notes

1. Ins. by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-11-1986).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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