Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 55 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 55 corresponds to BSA Section 50 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 55 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 50 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 50 — Character as affecting damages
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 55 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 55 is BSA Section 50 — Character as affecting damages.
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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