Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
BSA Section 49: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
IEA Section 54 is covered by BSA Section 49.
- BSA 49IEA: 54No change
Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.
No change.
Source: Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director (PDF hosted on keralaprisons.gov.in). Check the bare act before relying on a section in court.
Related BSA sections
- BSA 47: In criminal cases previous good character relevant · Evidence Act 53
- BSA 34: Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial · Evidence Act 40
- BSA 6: Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct · Evidence Act 8
- BSA 148: Cross- examination as to previous statements in writing · Evidence Act 145
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