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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.

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Related Sections

  • Section 159: Refreshing memory
  • Section 93: Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document
  • Section 154: Question by party to his own witness
  • Section 4: "May presume"
  • Section 150: Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds

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