Section 314

Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 46 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

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Chapter XXV: Evidence in inquiries and trials Sections 307 to 336

    (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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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