Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

Chapter 7

of the Burden of Proof

Section 118Presumption as to dowry death

Description

When the question is whether a person has committed the dowry death of a woman and it is shown that soon before her death, such woman had been subjected by such person to cruelty or harassment for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry, the Court shall presume that such person had caused the dowry death. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, "dowry death" shall have the same meaning as in section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Chapter 7 (of the Burden of Proof). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.