Should Hindi Become Language Of Judiciary? – Free PDF Download

The News

The Observation

• Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic of India has 28 States, 25 high courts and 22 official languages recognized by the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Official Language

Language of Courts

Language of Courts

Official Language act 1963

Language of Courts

• The Official Languages Act 1963 does not mention anything about language of Supreme Court, where English continues to be the only language of proceedings.
• In a nutshell, its quite clear that there is primacy given to English when it comes to judiciary.
• Please Note:
  • In State of Karnataka, Kannada and English are the official language. In case of recording of evidence by the Sessions Court, the provisions of Sections 276, 277 and 278 of Code of Criminal Procedure would apply.
  • Language used in the district courts shall be the regional language (Official language) as the state government directs.

Now you must be thinking…

Why a link language is needed?

• Supreme Court of “INDIA”
• Uniformity & ease of access
• High Court judges – Kith & Kin Principle
• Common High Courts in few states
• Consensus building over another language

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