Section 54
In any proceedings under this Act —
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Section 54
(a)
where it is proved that a society is in existence, it shall be presumed that such society is a society within the meaning of this Act unless the contrary is proved;
(b)
it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove that a society possesses a name, is usually known under a particular name, has been constituted, has a meeting place or has office-bearers;
(c)
where it is alleged that a society is an unlawful society, the burden of proving that it is a registered society shall lie on the person charged.
Appeals.