In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
PART II · CHAPTER II RELEVANCY OF FACTS · Character when relevant
Section 47: In criminal cases previous good character relevant
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Corresponding Evidence Act provision
As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table
Questions on this section
2 questions in 5 of our papers cite Section 47.