BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 317 — Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.

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.

Nearby sections

314 Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.
315 Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
316 Record of examination of accused.
318 Record in High Court.
319 When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.
320 Commission to whom to be issued.

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