BNSS Section 317 - Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
Description of BNSS 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.
| Offence | Cheating by personation. |
| Punishment | imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable | Any Magistrate. |