Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
57. Presumption to be made in certain cases
Where, in any
prosecution for an offence against this Act, it is established that a person is
in possession, custody or control of any captive animal, animal article, meat, 71[trophy,
uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof] it shall be
presumed, until the contrary is proved, the burden of proving which shall lie
on the accused, that such person is in unlawful possession, custody or control
of such captive animal, animal article, meat 71[trophy, uncured
trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof].