Is An Accused Entitled To Translation Of Charge Sheet In The Language Which He Understands? [CBI vs Narottam Dhakad -2023 INSC 770 ]
A chargesheet was filed against one Narottam Dhakad by CBI. He filed an application before the Judicial Magistrate seeking a direction to supply a Hindi translation of the charge sheet (which was in English). This application was rejected by the Magistrate after he found that Dhakad was an educated person, having knowledge of English. Further, …