In the course of a lawful search under section 17 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002,…
Section 22(1) applies presumptions to records and property found in possession during a qualifying search. It presumes that the notes and diary belong to X and that the…
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In the course of a lawful search under section 17 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, forged bank notes and a diary recording details of those notes in X’s handwriting are found in X’s possession. Which presumptions arise under section 22(1), subject to rebuttal?
1. The forged bank notes and diary belong to X.
2. The contents of the diary are true.
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Correct answer C
Section 22(1) applies presumptions to records and property found in possession during a qualifying search. It presumes that the notes and diary belong to X and that the diary contents are true, with these presumptions remaining subject to rebuttal.
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