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Law · Q1038

Indian Evidence Act

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Q1038

The man who has disappeared and remained unheard of for seven years by those who would have naturally heard of him, if he was alive, the presumption then arises that he is dead. What shall be the presumption as to time of death of such person?

A.
The presumption is that the man died on the date seven years after he was last heard
B.
The presumption is that the man died at the beginning of the particular period during these seven years
C.
Those who allege that the death should be taken to have occurred at a particular time, will have to prove that fact
Answer
D.
The presumption is that the man died on the date of judicial pronouncement

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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