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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.
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- Section 276: Record in trial before Court of Session
- Section 219: Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together
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- Section 145: Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace
- Section 146: Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver
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