(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.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
271 CrPC Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
273 CrPC Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
274 CrPC Record in summons-cases and inquiries
275 CrPC Record in warrant-cases
276 CrPC Record in trial before Court of Session
277 CrPC Language of record of evidence
278 CrPC Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
279 CrPC Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader