46. In civil cases the fact that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him, is irrelevant, except in so far as such character appears from facts otherwise relevant.
Evidence Act Section 52 in BSA: Section 46
In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Section 52 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant) corresponds to Section 46 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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