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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 170: Repeal and savings
- Section 169: No new trial for improper admission or rejection of evidence
- Section 4: Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction
- Section 80: Presumption as to Gazettes, newspapers, and other documents
- Section 81: Presumption as to Gazettes in electronic or digital record
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