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The presumption of law under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is not applicable…

The presumption under s.115 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly s.111A of the Indian Evidence Act, which listed ss.121, 121A, 122 and 123 IPC) covers offences…

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The presumption of law under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is not applicable where an offence has been committed:

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The presumption under s.115 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly s.111A of the Indian Evidence Act, which listed ss.121, 121A, 122 and 123 IPC) covers offences under ss.147, 148, 149 and 150 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (waging war against the Government of India and allied offences) committed in disturbed areas where firearms or explosives were used, and does not extend to offences "under Sections 191 and 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023" (rioting and wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot).

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