Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 314
Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
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BNSS Section 314 deals with interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate and replaces CrPC 279.
Bare act text — BNSS 314
314. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.
(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.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 279 → BNSS 314: The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" in heading and other places.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 314 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 314 (Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate) replaces Section 279 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 279 is now BNSS 314.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 309 — Record in summons-cases and inquiries
- BNSS 310 — Record in warrant-cases
- BNSS 311 — Record in trial before Court of Session
- BNSS 312 — Language of record of evidence
- BNSS 313 — Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- BNSS 315 — Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- BNSS 316 — Record of examination of accused
- BNSS 317 — Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
- BNSS 318 — Record in High Court
- BNSS 319 — When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued