Burden of proof on person claiming exemption
Section 4 of the Reciprocity Act, 1943 deals with burden of proof on person claiming exemption. If any person alleged to be domiciled in any British Possession and to be subject to the provisions of this Act pleads that he is not so domiciled, or that the provisions of this Act do not apply to him, the onus of proving the truth of such a plea shall be on him. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 1943.
If any person alleged to be domiciled in any British Possession and to be subject to the provisions of this Act pleads that he is not so domiciled, or that the provisions of this Act do not apply to him, the onus of proving the truth of such a plea shall be on him.
Section 4, The Reciprocity Act, 1943 (Act 9 of 1943).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Reciprocity Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Reciprocity Act is headed "Burden of proof on person claiming exemption". If any person alleged to be domiciled in any British Possession and to be subject to the provisions of this Act pleads that he is not so domiciled, or that the provisions of this Act do not apply to him, the onus of proving the truth of such a plea shall be on him.
How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Reciprocity Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Reciprocity Act 1943 4, section 4 Reciprocity Act 1943, section 4 of the Reciprocity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 4 of the Reciprocity Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Reciprocity Act, cited as Reciprocity Act 1943 4, came into force on 31 Mar 1943, having been enacted on 31 Mar 1943. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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