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Section 53 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
53. In criminal cases previous good character relevant
In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
Related Sections
- Section 28: Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement, threat or promise, relevant
- Section 140: Witnesses to character
- Section 157: Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
- Section 65A: Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record
- Section 113A: Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married women
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