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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 65: Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given
- Section 56: Fact Judicially noticeable need not be proved
- Section 82: Presumption as to document admissible in England without proof of seal or signature
- Section 31: Admission not conclusive proof, but may estop
- Section 163: Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
Related Acts
- Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020
- New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019
- Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Amendment Act, 2017
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015
- Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
* Only for reference.