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Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

By what act, clause (4) to section 155 of the Evidence Act i.e. ‘when a man is prosecuted for rape or an attempt to ravish, it may be shown that the prosecutrix was of generally immoral character’ was omitted?

Act 4 of 2003

Act 2 of 2006

Act 13 of 2013

Act 21 of 2000

Explanation:

- Section 155(4) of the Indian Evidence Act allowed for showing that the prosecutrix in a rape case was of generally immoral character.

- This clause was controversial and criticized for victim-blaming.

- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 - Act 4 of 2003 - omitted this clause, aiming to offer better protection and dignity to victims of sexual offences.

- Act 2 of 2006, Act 13 of 2013, and Act 21 of 2000 are other amendments to various laws, but not relevant to this specific omission.

- This change was a big step towards improving the legal process for survivors of sexual violence.