Sir,
In light of Sec. 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, if the person is not heard for seven year or more by those who would naturally have been heard of him if he is alive, the person is presume to be dead. This section is to be read with sec. 108 of Evidence Act which provides for presumption of civil death. However as far as the police report for missing is concern, the Act itself is silent upon the same. I have doubt that non-reporting to the police may have negative impact on my case. Apart from this, the will of deceases father of her husband itself mentioned about missing of his son and all the property is devolved in favour of my client. Is it enough to establish my case.