47. Incriminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
Evidence Act Section 53 in BSA: Section 47
In criminal cases, previous good character relevant
Section 53 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (In criminal cases, previous good character relevant) corresponds to Section 47 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
Text of BSA Section 47
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