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 [wild animal, captive animal], animal article, meat, [trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof [or scheduled specimen]] 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 [wild animal, captive animal], animal article, meat, [trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof [or scheduled specimen].]
Amendment notes (3)
- Subs w.e.f. 1-4-2023 . Subs. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 36, for "captive animal" (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).
- Subs w.e.f. 2-10-1991 . Subs. by Act 44 of 1991, s. 40, for "trophy or uncured trophy" (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).
- Ins w.e.f. 1-4-2023 . Ins. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 36 (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).