314. (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.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 311 Record in trial before Court of Session
Section 312 Language of record of evidence
Section 313 Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
Section 314 Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
Section 315 Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
Section 316 Record of examination of accused
Section 317 Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
Section 318 Record in High Court
Section 319 When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued