49. In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused has a bad character, is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant Explanation 1.—This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue. Explanation 2.—A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character
BSA Section 49: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
Section 49 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with previous bad character not relevant, except in reply. It replaces Evidence Act 54 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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Text of BSA Section 49
Evidence Act sections replaced
- Evidence Act 54: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
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