Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 52BSA 46
In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
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Under Section 46 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 52 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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46. In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant .—In civil cases the fact that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him, is irrelevant, except in so far as such character appears from facts otherwise relevant. 24
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What is IEA 52 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 52 (In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant) corresponds to Section 46 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 52 and BSA 46?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 46 in a pleading?
Under Section 46 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 52 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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