Section 53 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 53 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 53 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘In criminal cases previous good character relevant’. It is under ‘CHARACTER WHEN RELEVANT’ of Chapter II of the Act. Chapter II is titled ‘OF THE RELEVANCY OF FACTS‘.
In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
See also:
Section 52 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant)