Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 279BNSS 314
Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
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What changed
- The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" in heading and other places.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 279 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 279 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 279 (Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader) corresponds to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 279 and BNSS 314?
The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" in heading and other places.
How do I cite BNSS 314 in a pleading?
Under Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 279 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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