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Section 55 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
55. Character as affecting damages
In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person is such as to affect the amount of damages which he ought to receive, is relevant.
Explanation – In sections 52, 53, 54 and 55 the word "character" includes both reputation and disposition; but 33[ except as provided in section 54], evidence may be given only of general reputation and general disposition, and not of particular acts by which reputation or disposition were shown.
Related Sections
- Section 48: Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant
- Section 148: Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer
- Section 71: Proof when attesting witness denies the execution
- Section 13: Facts relevant when right or custom is in question
- Section 19: Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
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