Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 108BSA 111
Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
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- The words "Provided that" are excluded.
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Under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 111
111. Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years .—When the question is whether a man is alive or dead, and it is proved that he has not been heard of for seven years by those who would naturally have heard of him if he had been alive, the burden of proving that he is alive is shifted to the person who affirms it.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 108 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 108 (Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years) corresponds to Section 111 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 108 and BSA 111?
The words "Provided that" are excluded.
How do I cite BSA 111 in a pleading?
Under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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