In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused 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.
भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम, 2023 (BSA)
धारा 49
Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
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Statutory Content of Section 49
Indian StandardSection 49, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, § 49 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 49 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
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