Under Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, a charge shall be written in the:-

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The correct answer is (a) Language which accused understands.

Under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the charge shall be framed in the language which the accused understands. This is to ensure that the accused is able to understand the charges against him and to participate in his own defense.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option (b) is incorrect because the charge should be framed in the language which the accused understands, not the language which the witnesses understand.
  • Option (c) is incorrect because the charge should be framed in the language which the accused understands, not the language of the court.
  • Option (d) is incorrect because the charge should be framed in the language which the accused understands, not necessarily the Hindi language.