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Section 54 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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.]
Related Sections
- Section 83: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
- Section 89: Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced
- Section 80: Presumption as to documents produced as record of evidence
- Section 109: Burden of proof as to relationship in the cases of partners, landlord and tenant, principal and agent
- Section 26: Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him
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