BSA · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 50 — Character as affecting damages.
Replaces Evidence Act Section 55.
In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person is such as to affect the amount of damages which he ought to receive, is relevant. Explanation .--In this section and sections 46, 47 and 49, the word "character" includes both reputation and disposition; but, except as provided in section 49, evidence may be given only of general reputation and general disposition, and not of particular acts by which reputation or disposition has been shown.
Nearby sections
- 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.
- 51 Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved.
- 52 Facts of which Court shall take judicial notice.
- 53 Facts admitted need not be proved.
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