Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter 23 Evidence in Inquiries and Trials

Section 279: Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader

  • 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.
  • If he appears by pleader and the evidence is given in a language other than the language of the Court and not understood by the pleader, it shall be interpreted to such pleader in that language.
  • 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.

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