Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 52 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 52 corresponds to BSA Section 46 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 52 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 46 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 46 — In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 52 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 52 is BSA Section 46 — In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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