LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
279Interpretation 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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A.--Mode of taking and recording evidence
- 272 Language of Courts
- 273 Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
- 274 Record in summons-cases and inquiries
- 275 Record in warrant-cases
- 276 Record in trial before Court of Session
- 277 Language of record of evidence
- 278 Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- 279 Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
- 280 Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- 281 Record of examination of accused
- 282 Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
- 283 Record in High Court
