In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused is of a good character is relevant.
CHAPTER II.––OF THE RELEVANCY OF FACTS · CHARACTER WHEN RELEVANT
Section 53: In criminal cases previous good character relevant
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (repealed)
Repealed by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (47 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024.
Now in the BSA
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
| 53. In criminal cases previous good character relevant. | BSA 47 |
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