1[53A. Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases. In a prosecution for an offence under section 354, section 354A, section 354B, section 354C, section 354D, section 376, 2[section 376A, section 376AB, section 376B, section 376C, section 376D, section 376DA, section 376DB] or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or for attempt to commit any such offence, where the question of consent is in issue, evidence of the character of the victim or of such person's previous sexual experience with any person shall not be relevant on the issue of such consent or the quality of consent.]
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1. Ins. by Act 13 of 2013, s. 25 (w.e.f. 3-2-2013)
2. Subs. by Act 22 of 2018, s. 8, for section 376A, section 376B, section 376C, section 376D (w.e.f 21-4-2018).
Section 51 Grounds of opinion, when relevant
Section 52 In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Section 53 In criminal cases previous good character relevant
Section 53A Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
Section 54 Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
Section 55 Character as affecting damages
Section 56 Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved
Section 57 Facts of which Court must take judicial notice
Section 58 Facts admitted need not be proved