Library/BSA/Section 110
Section 110Procedural

Burden of proving death of person known to have been alive within thirty years

Full Text

When the question is whether a man is alive or dead, and it is shown that he was alive within thirty years, the burden of proving that he is dead is on the person who affirms it.

Plain English Summary

If a person was known to be alive within the last 30 years, the law presumes they are still alive. Anyone claiming they are dead must prove it.

Key Legal Elements

  • Question of whether a person is alive or dead
  • Proof that the person was alive within 30 years
  • Burden of proof lies on the person affirming death

Practical Note

This section creates a rebuttable presumption of life for 30 years. It is useful in inheritance and insurance cases where a person's status is unknown.

हिंदी पाठ

जब प्रश्न यह है कि क्या कोई मनुष्य जीवित है या मर गया है और यह दर्शित किया गया है कि वह तीस वर्ष के भीतर जीवित था, तब यह साबित करने का भार कि वह मर गया है, उस व्यक्ति पर है जो उसे प्रतिज्ञात करता है।