BSA · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 46 — In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant.
Replaces Evidence Act Section 52.
In civil cases the fact that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him, is irrelevant, except in so far as such character appears from facts otherwise relevant.
Nearby sections
- 43 Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant.
- 44 Opinion on relationship, when relevant.
- 45 Grounds of opinion, when relevant.
- 47 In criminal cases previous good character relevant.
- 48 Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases.
- 49 Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.
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