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Section 48 - The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
48. Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases.
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.
Related Sections
- Section 51: Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved
- Section 17: Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
- Section 45: Grounds of opinion, when relevant
- Section 82: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
- Section 132: Professional communications
Related Acts
- National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (Amendment) Act, 2017
- Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
- National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Act, 2018
- Indian Trusts (Amendment) Act, 2016
* Only for reference.