48. In a prosecution for an offence under section 64, section 65, section 66, section 67, section 68, section 69, section 70, section 71, section 74, section 75, section 76, section 77 or section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 or for attempt to commit any such offence, where the question of consent is in issue, evidence of the character of the victim or of such person's previous sexual experience with any person shall not be relevant on the issue of such consent or the quality of consent.
Evidence Act Section 53A in BSA: Section 48
Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
Section 53A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases) corresponds to Section 48 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
Text of BSA Section 48
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