If it is proved that a man has not been heard of for…….. by those who would naturally have heard of him if he were alive, the pre- sumption under Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act is that he is dead.

Option A: 5 year

Option B: 7 year

Option C: 15 year

Option D: 20 year

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides for Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years.

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