Provided that 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.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 108
Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 108 IEA
- Provision: Section 108 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 108 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 108, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 108 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 108 of IEA?
Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years". The section states: Provided that 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 ...
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