Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
Chapter 25: Evidence in inquiries and trials
(1) Whenever any evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused, and he is present in Court in person, it shall be interpreted to him in open Court in a language understood by him.
(2) If he appears by an advocate and the evidence is given in a language other than the language of the Court, and not understood by the advocate, it shall be interpreted to such advocate in that language.
(3) When documents are put for the purpose of formal proof, it shall be in the discretion of the Court to interpret as much thereof as appears necessary.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 311Record in trial before Court of SessionCrPC 276
- 312Language of record of evidenceCrPC 277
- 313Procedure in regard to such evidence when completedCrPC 278
- 315Remarks respecting demeanour of witnessCrPC 280
- 316Record of examination of accusedCrPC 281
- 317Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfullyCrPC 282