Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 279

Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader

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Provision: Section 279 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 279 of CrPC say?

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. 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. 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.

Indian StandardSection 279, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 279 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 279 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 279 CrPC

What is Section 279 of CrPC?

Section 279 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader". The section states: 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 underst...