Correct option is C
Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, was inserted by the Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986. This Section provides for a presumption of
dowry death when a woman’s death is caused by burns or bodily injury within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that she was subjected to cruelty or harassment for dowry soon before her death.
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The insertion of Section 113B strengthens the provisions against dowry-related offences by shifting the burden of proof on the accused in cases of dowry deaths.
Additional Knowledge
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Section 111A: Presumption as to certain offences, but not related to dowry prohibition.
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Section 113A: Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman, inserted by a different amendment.
