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Administration of Justice Law (No. 44 of 1973) - Sect 144

Interpretation of evidence to accused

144. Whenever any evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused and he is present in person, such evidence shall be interpreted to him in a language understood by him if he so requests. When a document is produced, the court may in its discretion cause only so much thereof as appears relevant to be interpreted.


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