Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXV · Mode of Taking and Recording Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
270. Interpretation of evidence to accused
Feedback & support(1)
Whenever any evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused, and he is present in person, it shall be interpreted to him in open court in a language which he understands.
Court
Defined · s 2
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
(2)
When documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof it shall be in the discretion of the Court to interpret as much of it as appears necessary.