Description

1. When the accused is sentenced to imprisonment, a copy of the judgment shall be provided to him immediately after the pronouncement of the judgment, free of charge.
2. Upon the application of the accused, a certified copy of the judgment, or if desired by the accused, a translation in his own language (if practicable) or in the language of the Court, shall be provided without delay, and such copy shall be given free of charge in cases where the judgment is appealable by the accused.
3. Provided that when a sentence of death is passed or confirmed by the High Court, a certified copy of the judgment shall be provided immediately to the accused free of charge, regardless of whether or not he applies for it.
4. The provisions of Sub-Section (2) shall also apply to an order under section 117, as they apply to a judgment that is appealable by the accused.
5. When the accused is sentenced to death by any Court and an appeal lies from such judgment as a matter of right, the Court shall inform the accused of the period within which the appeal should be preferred if he wishes to file an appeal.
6. Except as otherwise provided in Sub-Section (2), any person affected by a judgment or order passed by a criminal Court may, upon making an application and paying the prescribed charges, obtain a copy of such judgment, order, or any deposition or other part of the record.
7. Provided that the Court may, for special reasons, provide the copy free of charge.
8. The High Court may, by rules, establish procedures for granting copies of any judgment or order of a Criminal Court to any person who is not affected by the judgment or order, upon payment of prescribed fees and subject to the conditions set forth in such rules.