Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 47

BSA 47: earlier IEA 53

Section 47 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 53 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 47 deals with in criminal cases previous good character relevant. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

BSA 47 was IEA 53.

In criminal cases previous good character relevant.

Carried over
94% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 53
In criminal cases, previous good character relevant
In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 47
In criminal cases previous good character relevant.
In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 53 · In criminal cases, previous good cha…
BSA 46 · In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant.BSA 48 · Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases.

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