BNSS Section 307
Code:
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) – Section 307
Explanation:
This section grants the State Government the authority to decide the language used in courts within the state, excluding the High Court, for the purposes of the BNSS. This allows for flexibility in language use based on regional and linguistic variations.
Illustration:
Consider the state of Tamil Nadu, which primarily uses Tamil. The State Government, under Section 307, can declare Tamil as the language of all courts within the state, except the High Court, for the purposes of the BNSS. This would allow for legal proceedings, documents, and judgments to be primarily conducted in Tamil.
Common Questions & Answers:
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Q: What is the purpose of this section?
A: To allow for the use of different languages in courts within a state, catering to regional and linguistic diversity. -
Q: Why does this section exclude the High Court?
A: The High Court is the highest court in the state and typically uses a common language (such as Hindi or English) for consistency and wider accessibility. -
Q: How does this section impact legal proceedings?
A: It allows for the use of the chosen language in legal documents, court hearings, and judgments.