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CHAPTER-VI OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Section 56: Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases

The Himachal Pradesh Excise Act, 2011

How current this text is

Authoritative English text as published by India Code for the Government of Himachal Pradesh, with amendments up to H.P. Act No. 10 of 2024, in force from 1 April 2025.

(1) Whenever any person is found in possession of-

(a) any still, utensil, implement or apparatus whatsoever or any part or parts thereof, as are ordinarily used for the manufacture of any liquor, or

(b) any materials which has undergone any process towards the manufacture of liquor or from which liquor has been manufactured,

it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that his possession was in contravention of the provisions of this Act.

(2) It shall be presumed without further evidence, until the contrary is proved, that the accused person has committed an offence under section 40 in respect of any denatured spirit which has been or attempted to be rendered fit for human consumption.

Questions on this section

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