Section 16:
Burden of proof.
Where any person is prosecuted of an offence under section 4, the burden of
proving that he had not committed the offence under the said section shall be on him.
3/1988 - The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987 ▶
Act Number: 3
Act Name: The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Year: 1988
Enactment Date: 1988-01-03
Long Title: An Act to provide for the more effective prevention of the commission of sati and its glorification and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department: