Statutory presumption for public-order offences applies where an accused was present at a site used for armed attack or resistance. Section 111A creates a rebuttable presumption where an accused person was present at a place in a disturbed or extensively disturbed area when firearms or ... Summary
Statutory presumption for public-order offences applies where an accused was present at a site used for armed attack or resistance.
Section 111A creates a rebuttable presumption where an accused person was present at a place in a disturbed or extensively disturbed area when firearms or explosives were used there to attack or resist personnel maintaining public order. Unless the contrary is shown, the person is presumed to have committed the relevant specified offence. The presumption covers offences concerning waging war against the State, related arms collection or concealment, and specified conspiracy, attempt, or abetment.
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