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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 282

Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully

Quick Answer Reference: Section 282 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 282 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 282 of CrPC say?

When the services of an interpreter are, required by any Criminal Court for the interpretation of any evidence or statement, he shall be bound to state the true interpretation of such evidence or statement.

Indian StandardSection 282, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 282 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 282 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 282 CrPC

What is Section 282 of CrPC?

Section 282 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully". The section states: When the services of an interpreter are, required by any Criminal Court for the interpretation of any evidence or statement, he shall be bound to state the true interpretation of s...

What is the punishment under Section 282 of CrPC?

Section 282 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 282 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 282 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 282 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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