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Crime
Jharkhand Court: Section 313 CrPC Questions Must Be Explained Clearly
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🗓 28 Oct 2026, 01:39 AM
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The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that questions asked under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) must be explained to the accused in a language they understand.
The Jharkhand High Court recently issued a significant ruling regarding the conduct of trials under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court emphasized that when questioning an accused under Section 313 of the CrPC, the questions must be explained in a language the accused understands. This ruling aims to ensure fairness and transparency in legal proceedings by guaranteeing that all parties involved, including the accused, comprehend the nature of the charges and the questions being posed.