What is the meaning - In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant In criminal cases previous good character relevant Section 52 and 53 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant and In criminal cases previous good character relevant are defined under section 52 and 53 of Indian Evidence Act 1872. Provisions under these sections are:

Section 52 of Evidence Act "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.

 

Section 53 of Evidence Act "In criminal cases previous good character relevant"

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