Multiple choice

A and C were running in a street. B, who was passing nearby, accidently hit A with a wooden stick. A filed an FIR against B. During trial, B gave evidence of his good character, which he failed to prove. A further gave evidence of the bad character of B. C, who was running with A, gave evidence on the whole incident.

Whose evidence is relevant on character according to Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Both A and B

  5. A, B and C
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct. According to Section 53 of the act, evidence on previous good character of the accused is relevant. The evidence given by opposition is also relevant.

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