Which is the following is true ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

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Which is the following is true?

In criminal cases, previous good character is relevant

Previous bad character is relevant only when evidence is given that he has a good character

A previous conviction is not relevant as evidence of bad character

Both (a) and (b)

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Explanation:

Section 53 and 54

53. In criminal cases previous good character relevant. –– In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.

54. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply. –– In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused person has a bad character, is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant. Explanation 1. ––This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue. Explanation 2. ––A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.