section 57
Presumption to be made in certain cases
The Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972Environmental1972142 sections8 chapters
Chapter VI PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF OFFENCES
Statutory text
Where, in any prosecution for an offence against this Act, it is established that a person is in possession, custody or control of any captive animal, animal article, meat, trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, the burden of proving which shall lie on the accused, that such person is in unlawful possession, custody or control of such captive animal, animal article, meat, trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof.
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