Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 53ABSA 48
Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
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Under Section 48 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 53A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 48
48. Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases .—In a prosecution for an offence under section 64 , section 65 , section 66 , section 67 , section 68 , section 69 , section 70 , section 71 , section 74 , section 75 , section 76 , section 77 or section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 or for attempt to commit any such offence, where t he 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 consent.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 53A equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 53A (Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases) corresponds to Section 48 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 53A and BSA 48?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 48 in a pleading?
Under Section 48 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 53A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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- IEA 49 → BSA 43 — Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
- IEA 50 → BSA 44 — Opinion on relationship, when relevant
- IEA 51 → BSA 45 — Grounds of opinion, when relevant
- IEA 52 → BSA 46 — In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
- IEA 53 → BSA 47 — In criminal cases previous good character relevant
- IEA 54 → BSA 49 — Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
- IEA 55 → BSA 50 — Character as affecting damages
- IEA 56 → BSA 51 — Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved
- IEA 57 → BSA 52 — Facts of which Court shall take judicial notice
- IEA 58 → BSA 53 — Facts admitted need not be proved