In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Full Text
In civil cases the fact that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him, is irrelevant, except in so far as such character appears from facts otherwise relevant.
Plain English Summary
In civil cases, a person's character cannot be used to prove that they likely behaved in a certain way, unless the character evidence is otherwise relevant.
Key Legal Elements
- Character evidence in civil cases
- To prove probability of imputed conduct
- General rule: Irrelevant
- Exception: Character appearing from other relevant facts
Practical Note
General character is irrelevant in civil suits because the focus is on specific facts of the dispute, not the person's general disposition.
हिंदी पाठ
सिविल मामलों में यह तथ्य कि संबंधित किसी व्यक्ति का चरित्र ऐसा है कि उसके द्वारा आरोपित किसी आचरण की संभावना या असंभावना है, विसंगत है, सिवाय इसके कि ऐसा चरित्र अन्यथा सुसंगत तथ्यों से प्रकट होता है।