Section 54. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
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Act
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section number
54
Section reader
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
54. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
In criminal proceedings the fact that the accused person 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.]
