s 53 In criminal cases previous good character relevant
In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of a good character is relevant.
Evidence Act 1950 s 53
Evidence Act 1950 s 53
Malay text (authoritative)
Dalam kes jenayah, watak baik dahulu adalah berkaitan
Dalam prosiding jenayah, fakta bahawa orang yang dituduh itu berwatak baik adalah berkaitan.
Text as at 1 May 2017 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).
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