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The phrase "unless he proves" in Section 10 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 signifies:

Section 10's words unless he proves shift the burden onto the accused to establish the exception, creating a reverse burden of proof, not a strict liability offence, an…

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The phrase "unless he proves" in Section 10 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 signifies:

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Section 10's words unless he proves shift the burden onto the accused to establish the exception, creating a reverse burden of proof, not a strict liability offence, an ordinary presumption of innocence, or mandatory acquittal.

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