CrPC 277BNSS 312

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Under Section 312 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 277 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 312

312. Language of record of evidence .—In every case where evidence is taken down under section 310 or section 311,— (a) if the witness gives evidence in the language of the Court, it shall be taken down in that language; (b) if he gives evidence in any other language, it may, if practicable, be taken down in that language, and if it is not practicable to do so, a true translation of the evidence in the language of the Court shall be prepared as the examination of the witness proceeds, s igned by the Magistrate or presiding Judge, and shall form part of the record; (c) where under clause ( b) evidence is taken down in a language other than the language of the Court, a true translation thereof in the language of the Court shall be prepared a s soon as practicable, signed by the Magistrate or presiding Judge, and shall form part of the record: 110 Provided that when under clause (b) evidence is taken down in English and a translation thereof in the language of the Court is not required by any of th e parties, the Court may dispense with such translation.