Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 53

IEA 53 in BSA: Section 47

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

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 53 is now BSA 47.

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
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