1[54. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply. - In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused person has a bad character, is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant.
Explanation 1. - This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue.
Explanation 2. - A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character. ]
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1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1891, s. 6 for "section 54".
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