Language of record of evidence.

What this section does

Evidence taken down under sections 310 or 311 must be recorded in the language of the Court if the witness gives evidence in that language; if in another language, it may be taken down in that language if practicable, with a true translation in the Court's language prepared simultaneously and signed by the Magistrate or presiding Judge. Where evidence is taken in a language other than the Court's language, a true translation into the Court's language must be prepared as soon as practicable. The proviso allows dispensing with translation when evidence is taken in English and no party requires a translation into the Court's language.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Magistrate · Presiding Judge · Witness

Derived from CrPC s.277.