#presumption

Once the prosecution proves Section 304-B IPC ingredients, Section 113-B Evidence Act shifts the burden to the accused to disprove dowry death; the Jharkhand HC upheld the conviction as the accused failed to rebut.

Section 90 of the Evidence Act applies only to original documents, not certified copies, the HP High Court held, leading to the dismissal of the redemption suit and underscoring the need to rely on original documents.