Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 53A

Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases

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Provision: Section 53A of IEA
Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Classification: evidence
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 53A of IEA say?

In a prosecution for an offence under section 354, section 354A, section 354B, section 354C, section 354D, section 376, “section 376A, section 376AB, section 376B, section 376C, section 376D, section 376DA, section 376DB or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or for attempt to commit any such offence, where the question of consent is in issue, evidence of the character of the victim or of such person’s previous sexual experience with any person shall not be relevant on the issue of such consent or the quality of consent1. 1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018

Indian StandardSection 53A, Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 53A (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 53A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Common Questions about Section 53A IEA

What is Section 53A of IEA?

Section 53A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases". The section states: In a prosecution for an offence under section 354, section 354A, section 354B, section 354C, section 354D, section 376, “section 376A, section 376AB, section 376B, section 376C, se...

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