50. In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person is such as to affect the amount of damages which he ought to receive, is relevant.
Explanation. -In this section and sections 46, 47 and 49, the word "character" includes both reputation and disposition; but, except as provided in section 49, evidence may be given only of general reputation and general disposition, and not of particular acts by which reputation or disposition has been shown.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 41 Opinion as to handwriting and signature, when relevant
Section 42 Opinion as to existence of general custom or right, when relevant
Section 43 Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
Section 44 Opinion on relationship, when relevant
Section 45 Grounds of opinion, when relevant
Section 46 In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Section 47 In criminal cases previous good character relevant
Section 48 Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
Section 49 Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
Section 50 Character as affecting damages