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Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with

Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) concerns the presumption as to dowry death. Once the specified…

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Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) concerns the presumption as to dowry death. Once the specified facts show that the woman was subjected by the person concerned to cruelty or harassment soon before her death in connection with a dowry demand, the court shall presume that person caused the dowry death. Section 117 instead concerns abetment of suicide by a married woman.

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