CrPC 279→BNSS 314

CrPC 279 to BNSS 314: Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader

Section 279 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 314 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 279 →View BNSS Section 314 →

CrPC 279 to BNSS 314 at a Glance

Section 279 CrPC (Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader) is now Section 314 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 279 to BNSS 314?

Section 279 CrPC is found in Section 314 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Section 314 BNSS reads advocate in its heading where Section 279 CrPC reads pleader, and reads advocate in Section 314(2) BNSS where Section 279(2) CrPC read pleader. Section 314(1) BNSS and Section 314(3) BNSS read as Section 279(1) CrPC and Section 279(3) CrPC do.

CrPC 279 vs BNSS 314: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section279314
HeadingInterpretation of evidence to accused or his pleaderInterpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 279 and BNSS 314: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 279, CrPC 1973

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.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 314, BNSS 2023

314. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.—(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.

When It Applies: CrPC 279 vs BNSS 314

Under CrPC 279
  1. Evidence given in a language not understood by the accused, who is present in Court in person, shall be interpreted in open Court in a language understood by the accused.
  2. If the accused 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 the 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 of them as appears necessary.
Under BNSS 314
  1. Evidence given in a language not understood by the accused, who is present in Court in person, shall be interpreted in open Court in a language understood by the accused.
  2. If the accused 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 the 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 of them as appears necessary.

What CrPC 279 to BNSS 314 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks to Section 314 BNSS for the provision that Section 279 CrPC contained.

FAQs: CrPC 279 to BNSS 314

Which words differ between Section 279 CrPC and Section 314 BNSS?▼

Section 314 BNSS reads advocate in its heading and in Section 314(2) BNSS where Section 279 CrPC and Section 279(2) CrPC read pleader.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·