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Section 110 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 shifts the burden of proving death if a person was…

Under section 110, proof that the person was alive within thirty years puts the burden of proving death on the person who affirms it. Section 111 provides a separate rule…

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Section 110 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 shifts the burden of proving death if a person was shown to be alive within a stated period. What exact period does the section specify?

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Under section 110, proof that the person was alive within thirty years puts the burden of proving death on the person who affirms it.

Section 111 provides a separate rule for seven years without being heard of by those who would naturally have heard from the person.

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Option A

Section 110 sets a thirty-year window.

Option B

Thirty years is the period specified in section 110.

Option C

Section 110 does not extend that period to thirty-five years.

Option D

Section 110 does not extend that period to forty years.

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