IEA Section 53 — In criminal cases, previous good character relevant

Summary

In a criminal case, if the person accused of a crime has a good character, that fact can be considered as relevant. This means the court may take into account that the accused person is known to be of good moral standing.

Official Text

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

Related Judgments

• DIXITA GOLWALA vs NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU — Delhi High Court (2023)
• SARDAR SARDUL SINGH CAVEESHAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (1963)
• HABEEB MOHAMMAD vs THE SLATE OF HYDERABAD — Supreme Court of India (1953)
• RAJU @ UMAKANT vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• GRAMOPHONE COMPANY OF INDIA LTD. vs BIRENDRA BAHADUR PANDEY & ORS — Supreme Court of India (1984)
• RAJENDRA PRALHADRAO WASNIK vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2018)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §47 — In criminal cases previous good character relevant