Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years is on whom?

Option A: One who denies it

Option B: One who affirms it

Option C: Any third person/stranger

Option D: None of the above

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides that: 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 shifted to the person who affirms it.

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