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Section 107 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

107. Burden of proving death of person known to have been alive within thirty years

When the question is whether a man is alive or dead, and it is shown that he was alive within thirty years, the burden of proving that he is dead is on the person who affirms it.

Related Sections

Section 90: Presumption as to documents thirty years old
Section 67A: Proof as to digital signature
Section 31: Admission not conclusive proof, but may estop
Section 145: Cross-examination as to previous Statements in writing
Section 135: Order of production and examination of witnesses

Related Acts

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Act, 2016
Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019
Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

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