Section 47

In criminal cases previous good character relevant.

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

  • Act 47 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and to provide for general rules and principles of evidence for fair trial.

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Chapter II: Relevancy of facts Sections 3 to 50

    In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.

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