50. In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person is such as to affect the amount of damages which he ought to receive, is relevant. Explanation.—In this section and sections 46, 47 and 49, the word "character" includes both reputation and disposition; but, except as provided in section 49, evidence may be given only of general reputation and general disposition, and not of particular acts by which reputation or disposition has been shown.
Evidence Act Section 55 in BSA: Section 50
Character as affecting damages
Section 55 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Character as affecting damages) corresponds to Section 50 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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