The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987 · Part V – Miscellaneous

Section 16 – Burden of proof

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

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.

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