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.