Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXXIX · Special Provisions Relating to Evidence
399B. Evidence or report by an expert on matters relating to organized criminal group
Feedback & supportNotwithstanding any other written law, where evidence or report is given by an expert on the activities, structure, ritual, ceremonies, hand sign, insignia, characteristic of an organized criminal group or any other matters relating to an organized criminal group the
Court shall admit the evidence as prima facie proof of the facts.
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
If evidence is proved that the accused—
is involved in any of the activities, ritual or ceremonies of an organized criminal group;
is part of, or within the structure of an organized criminal group;
exhibits any hand sign, insignia or characteristics of an organized criminal group; or
can be linked to any other matters relating to an organized criminal group, the Court shall presume that the accused is a member of an organized criminal group.