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Section 279 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
279.Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader.-
(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 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.
(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.
Related Sections
- Section 360: Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition
- Section 483: Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates
- Section 308: Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
- Section 305: Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused
- Section 309: Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
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