Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 317
Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
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BNSS Section 317 deals with interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully and replaces CrPC 282.
Bare act text — BNSS 317
317. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.
When the services of an interpreter are required by any Criminal Court for the interpretation of any evidence or statement, he shall be bound to state the true interpretation of such evidence or statement.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 317 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 317 (Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully) replaces Section 282 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 282 is now BNSS 317.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 312 — Language of record of evidence
- BNSS 313 — Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- BNSS 314 — Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
- BNSS 315 — Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- BNSS 316 — Record of examination of accused
- BNSS 318 — Record in High Court
- BNSS 319 — When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued
- BNSS 320 — Commission to whom to be issued
- BNSS 321 — Execution of commissions
- BNSS 322 — Parties may examine witnesses