Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 reverses which general principle?
By placing the burden of proving property is not illegally acquired on the person affected, s.68J NDPS Act reverses the ordinary presumption of innocence, rather than…
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Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 reverses which general principle?
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By placing the burden of proving property is not illegally acquired on the person affected, s.68J NDPS Act reverses the ordinary presumption of innocence, rather than affecting mens rea, double jeopardy, or severability principles.