Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323)

Section 33 - Death after seven years absence

(1) Where a person has not been heard of for seven years despite diligent effort whether or not within that period, to find that person, that person is presumed to be dead.

(2) There is no presumption as to the particular time when that person died.

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