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Evidence Act 1893
Section 55

Section 55

In criminal cases previous good character relevant

of Evidence Act 1893

ActIn forceProvision 60 of 193

Section 55

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

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Evidence Act 1893

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Section 52Opinion on relationship when relevant
Section 53Grounds of opinion when relevant
Section 54In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed irrelevant
Section 55In criminal cases previous good character relevant
Section 56Admissibility of evidence and questions about accused’s disposition or reputation
Section 57Character as affecting damages
Section 58Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved