which language is spoken in indian courts?
Hello Kartik
Article 348 of constitution of India:Language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc.-
(1) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Part, until Parliament by law otherwise provides-
(a) all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court,
(b) the authoritative texts-
(i) of all Bills to be introduced or amendments thereto to be moved in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State,
(ii) of all Acts passed by Parliament or the Legislature of a State and of all Ordinances promulgated by the President or the Governor _304*** of a State, and
(iii) of all orders, rules, regulations and bye-laws issued under thisConstitution or under any law made by Parliament or the Legislature of a State,
shall be in the English language.
However the state HC and the SC are flexible enough to admit a plea in Hindi or any other official state languages based on merit. Yet, the proceedings and rulings thereafter will be in English.
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