Section in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Section 49 in THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023 – BSA

Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.

49. 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.

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