Presumption as to offence under section 15

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1967 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1967 In force 30 Dec 1967

Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with presumption as to offence under section 15. In a prosecution for an offence under section 15, if it is proved (a) that the arms or explosives or any other substances specified in the said section were recovered from the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms or explosives or other substances of a similar natur The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

¹[43E. Presumption as to offence under section 15.--In a prosecution for an offence under section 15, if it is proved
(a) that the arms or explosives or any other substances specified in the said section were recovered from the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms or explosives or other substances of a similar nature were used in the commission of such offence; or
(b) that by the evidence of the expert the finger-prints of the accused or any other definitive evidence suggesting the involvement of the accused in the offence were found at the site of the offence or on anything including arms and vehicles used in connection with the commission of such offence,
the Court shall presume, unless the contrary is shown, that the accused has committed such offence.]
Section 43E, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

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This section refers to

s. 15 Terrorist act

Questions about Section 43E

What does Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Presumption as to offence under section 15". [43E. Presumption as to offence under section 15.--In a prosecution for an offence under section 15, if it is proved (a) that the arms or explosives or any other substances specified in the said section were recovered from the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms o

How do I find court cases under Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) 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: Uapa 43E, section 43E Uapa, section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 15 (Terrorist act), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 43E of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 43E, came into force on 30 Dec 1967, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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