Central Act
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Section 49. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
In forceAll India (Central Act)
49. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply. In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused 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