Which statement about character evidence is correct under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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Which statement about character evidence is correct under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
In a criminal case, the accused’s good character is irrelevant.
In a criminal case, the accused’s bad character is generally relevant.
In a civil case, character is generally relevant to prove the conduct imputed.
In a civil case, character affecting the amount of damages is relevant.
Answer and explanation
Section 50 expressly makes character relevant where it affects the amount of civil damages the person ought to receive. In criminal proceedings the accused’s good character is relevant, while bad character is generally irrelevant except in reply; in civil cases character offered to prove conduct imputed is irrelevant.
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