5. Insertion of new section 10A.-After section 10 of the principal act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-- "10A. Presumptions as to offences under sections 4 and 5-- In a prosecution for an offence under section 4 or section 5 if it is proved:-
(a) that the arms, ammunition or explosives were recovered from the possession of the accused and there is reason to believe that such arms, ammunition or explosives of similar nature were used in the commission of such offence; or
(b) that there is evidence of sue of force, threat of force or any other form o intimidation caused to the crew or passengers in connection with the commission of such offence,
the Designated Court shall presume, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused had committed such offence."
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