Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
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Summary
If evidence is given in a language the accused does not understand and the accused is personally present, the court must interpret it in open court into a language he understands. If the accused appears by a pleader and the pleader does not understand the language used, the court must interpret the evidence to that pleader. When documents are produced for formal proof the court may, at its discretion, interpret as much as appears necessary.
Example
Priya is present in court when a witness gives evidence in Bengali, which she does not understand. The court has the witness' words interpreted aloud into Hindi so Priya can follow. Later an English contract is produced for formal proof and the court chooses to interpret only the clauses relevant to the charge.
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 pleader and the evidence is given in a language other than the language of the Court and not understood by the pleader, it shall be interpreted to such pleader 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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