Section 8: Burden of proof

Q: What does Section 8 of The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA) deal with?

Section 8 SAFEMA pertains to "Burden of proof". It is part of the The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 8 of The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA) governs burden of proof. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 8 SAFEMA still in force?

Yes, Section 8 of the The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 8 SAFEMA?

धारा 8 SAFEMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976. Section 8 of The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA) governs burden of proof. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 8 SAFEMA?

Dhara 8 SAFEMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 8 of The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA) governs burden of proof. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 8 of The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976?

Cite as: "Section 8, The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976, 1976, § 8 (India).

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The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 8

Burden of proof

In any proceedings under this Act, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 6 is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.

Related Sections

§7

Forfeiture of Property in certain cases

SAFEMA

§9

Fine in lieu of forfeiture

SAFEMA

§1

Short title, extent and commencement

Act not to apply to certain persons

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The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 8

Burden of proof

In any proceedings under this Act, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 6 is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.