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Rajasthan · 1986 · Section 24

Section 24 — Presumption in respect of kidnapping and abduction

Rajasthan Dacoity Affected Areas Act, 1986

- In any trial of a scheduled offence under this Act, where it is proved that—

(a) the accused has kidnapped or abducted any person from dacoity-affected area, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused has kidnapped or abducted such person for ransom; or

(b) the accused has wrongfully concealed or confined any person kidnapped or abducted from a dacoity-affected area, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused has concealed or confined such person knowing that such person has been so kidnapped or abducted.