The Opium Act, 1878, 1 of 1878 (Rep., Act 61 of 1985)

Section 10. In prosecutions under section nine, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that all opi

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

10. In prosecutions under section nine, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that all opium for which the accused person is unable to account satisfactorily is opium in respect of which he has committed an offence under this Act.

Source: India Code