BNSS §314

Interpretation advocate.

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedscope drift(precautionary)
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Old law
CRPC §279
Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader

279. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader.—(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.

New law
BNSS §314
Interpretation advocate.

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.

What changedAI-inferred

Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader.

Old position

CrPC 279 is concerned with Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader

New position

BNSS 314 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Interpretation advocate.. 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

BNSS 314 (Interpretation advocate.) preserves the framework of CrPC 279. BNSS 314 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 314 text: Whenever any evidence is given in a language not...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 314 (Interpretation advocate.) preserves the framework of CrPC 279. BNSS 314 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 314 text: 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...

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 279 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 314 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

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BNSS 314 (Interpretation advocate.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §279 → BNSS §314 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/bnss/314.

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