The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
53. Presumption as to
offences under section 3.-
1. In
a prosecution for an offence under sub-section (1) of section 3, if it is
proved-
a. that the arms or
explosives or any other substances specified in section 4 were recovered from
the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms or
explosives or other substances of a similar nature, were used in the commission
of such offence; or
b. that the
finger-prints of the accused were found at the site of the offence or on
anything including arms and vehicles used in connection with the commission of
such offence, the Special Court shall draw adverse inference against the accused.
1.
2. In
a prosecution for an offence under sub-section (3) of section 3, if it is
proved that the accused rendered any financial assistance to a person, having
knowledge that such person is accused of, or reasonably suspected of, an
offence under that sec ion, the Special Court shall draw adverse inference
against the accused.