Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
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Summary
When evidence is given in a language the accused does not understand and he is personally present, the Court must interpret it to him in a language he understands in open Court. If he appears by an advocate who does not understand the language used, the Court must interpret to that advocate. For documents produced for formal proof, the Court may interpret only those parts it considers necessary.
Example
Priya is present in Court when a witness gives evidence in Marathi that she does not understand. The Court must interpret that testimony to her in a language she understands, in open Court. If Priya had appeared only through an advocate who also did not know Marathi, the Court would instead interpret to the advocate.
Bare Act
Enacted text(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.
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