# The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, Section 42

- Act: The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/andhra-pradesh-excise-act-1968/section/42/

## Text

Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases - In prosecutions under section 34, 3[section 37 and section 37-A] it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the accused person has committed the offence punishable under that section in respect of- (a) any intoxicant; or odě (b) any still, utensil, implement or apparatus whatsoever in the manufacture of any intoxicant other than toddy; or (c) any materials which have undergone any process towards the manufacture of an intoxicant or from which an intoxicant has been manufactured; for the possession of which he is unable to account satisfactorily.

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