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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 157: Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
- Section 156: Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible
- Section 131: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce
- Section 105: Burden of proving that case of accused comes within exceptions.
- Section 166: Power of jury or assessors to put questions
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