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Section 42. Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968
Act no. 17 of 19681968In forceAndhra Pradesh (State Act)
42. Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases - In prosecutions under section 34, 3[section 37 and section 37-A] it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the accused person has committed the offence punishable under that section in respect of- (a) any intoxicant; or (b) any still, utensil, implement or apparatus whatsoever in the manufacture of any intoxicant other than toddy; or (c) any materials which have undergone any process towards the manufacture of an intoxicant or from which an intoxicant has been manufactured; for the possession of which he is unable to account satisfactorily.