not understood by the accused, and he is present in a court in person, it shall be interpreted to him in open court in a language understood by him, as per section 379, Criminal Procedure Code. 82. Article 20 (3) of the Indian Constitution stipu ­ lates that no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. The scope of this article extends to non-citizens also. The accused person is not compelled to testify against himself or to confess his guilt. Further, section 316 of the Criminal Procedure Code provides that except as provided in sections 306 and 307, no influence, by means of any promise or threat or otherwise, shall be used on an ac­ cused person to disclose or withhold any matter within his knowledge. One is free to lead one’s defence the way one likes. 83. The procedure in respect of juveniles is gov­ erned by the Criminal Procedure Code as well as the Children Act, 1960. Accordingly, juveniles are tried by special courts, where they are assisted by voluntary so­ cial workers. The proceedings are conducted in a friendly manner, without any kind of hostility, so that juveniles should not be fearful when undergoing a trial. 84. The affected persons can go in for appeal to the higher courts namely a Court of Session, High Court and the Supreme Court. 85. There is no provision in India for compensa ­ tion for wrongful conviction. India has made a declara ­ tion, while acceding to the Covenant, to this effect. Reference may be made to the discussions under article 9 above. 86. Article 20 (2) of the Indian Constitution guar ­ antees that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. Similarly, the Criminal Procedure Code stipulates that the person 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing various aspects of the criminal justice system in India, including the rights of the accused, the procedure for trials, and the appeals process. It also touches on the treatment of juveniles and the lack of provision for compensation for wrongful conviction. These topics suggest that the text is related to the administration of justice, which is not explicitly listed as a category. However, the closest fit is likely to be a category that encompasses the criminal justice system and the rights of individuals within it.

**Category**
Law and Justice