Whether fisherman reported to have been missed in the sea can be considered as dead and if so, how registration in such cases can be made?
The question whether fishermen have drowned in the sea or not is a question of fact. If there is sufficient evidence to prove that the persons missing in the sea had actually drowned in the sea or not is a question of fact. If there is sufficient evidence to prove that the persons missing in the sea had actually drowned, a conclusion on the basis of that evidence may be drawn that they are dead. As regards the presumption of death, such presumption would arise after the expiration of 7 years from the date of missing.
