Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 53BSA 47
In criminal cases previous good character relevant
BSA 47 full section — bare act text and what changed →
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Under Section 47 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 53 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 47
47. In criminal cases previous good c haracter relevant.—In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 53 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 53 (In criminal cases previous good character relevant) corresponds to Section 47 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 53 and BSA 47?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 47 in a pleading?
Under Section 47 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 53 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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