What is Section 54 IEA under the new criminal law?

Section 54 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is corresponds as Section 49 BSA of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.

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Section 54 IEA → Section 49 BSA

Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply

Corresponds

Equivalence

Section 54 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is corresponds as Section 49 BSA (Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, effective 1 July 2024.

Old law

IEA

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

New law (from 1 July 2024)

BSA

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Educational only — always verify against the bare Act text (India Code) before relying on any provision in a filing or opinion. Not legal advice.

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