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Section 49 - The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
49. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.
In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused has a bad character, is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant.
Explanation 1.-This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue.
Explanation 2.-A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.
Related Sections
- Section 5: Facts which are occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue or relevant facts
- Section 138: Accomplice
- Section 29: Relevancy of entry in public record or an electronic record made in performance of duty
- Section 4: Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction
- Section 168: Judge's power to put questions or order production
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