108. 1 [Provided that when] the question is whether a man is alive or dead, and it is proved that he has not been heard of for seven years by those who would naturally have heard of him if he had been alive, the burden of proving that he is alive is 2 [shifted to] the person who affirms it.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 108: Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for proceedings preserved by BSA section 170, including specified matters that were pending immediately before commencement.
Part III — Production and Effect of Evidence