Section 53A · Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
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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.]
In the new law
IEA 53ABSA 48
48. Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases.
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Related sections of law
- RelatedIPC §354Assault of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
- RelatedIPC §354ASexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment.
- RelatedIPC §354BAssault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe.
- RelatedIPC §354CVoyeurism.
- RelatedIPC §354DStalking.
- RelatedIPC §376Punishment for rape.
- RelatedIPC §376APunishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim.
- RelatedIPC §376ABPunishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age.
- RelatedIPC §376BSexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.
- RelatedIPC §376CSexual intercourse by a person in authority.
- RelatedIPC §376DGang rape.
- RelatedIPC §376DAPunishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
- RelatedIPC §376DBPunishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age.
- RelatedIPC §376EPunishment for repeat offenders.