IEA 53A — Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Statutory text

[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,

[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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