Headline
The Supreme Court of India insists on submissions in English for proceedings .
Summary
On September 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of India reiterated that proceedings must be done in English, objecting to a litigant’s use of Hindi during a hearing.
Key Facts
- Name of Judges– Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti
- The judges were taking into account the transfer petition from the Allahabad High Court.
- The petitioner in stating made submissions in Hindi, but Justice Hrishikesh Roy mentioned to him that the official language of Supreme Court is English. The petitioner after that continued in English, and the case was referred to mediation.
Legal Insights
Article 348 of the Indian Constitution mandates English should be considered for Supreme Court’s proceedings. Regional languages can only be used in High Courts with the consent of the President but not in the Supreme Court.
Impact
This upholds procedural consistency in the Supreme Court and stresses on the significance of adhering to established court languages.
Why it Matters
It highlights the ongoing debate about language use in the legal system while focusing on the need for uniformity in Supreme Court proceedings.
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