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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 52

In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 52 IEA

  • Provision: Section 52 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 52 of IEA say?

In civil cases, the fad that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him, is irrelevant, except in so far as such character appears from facts otherwise relevant.

Indian StandardSection 52, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 52 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 52 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 52 IEA

What is Section 52 of IEA?

Section 52 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant". The section states: In civil cases, the fad that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him, is irrelevant, except in so far as such c...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 52 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 52