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Which of the following statements do not hold true for the section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

A. The rule of Muhammadan Law that a missing person is to be regarded as alive till the expiry of 21 Rs. ninety years from the date of birth is superseded by this section

B. The rule of Hindu Law that twelve years must elapse before an absent person, of whom nothing has been heard during the period is superseded by this section

C. The burden of proof lies with the person claiming that the death has not happened

D. None of these

Answer: Option D


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