Article 348 of CoI : Article 348: Language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A new law is being introduced in the Parliament of India.

Details:

• A Member of Parliament (MP) drafts a Bill to introduce a new law on data privacy.
• According to Article 348(1)(b)(i), the authoritative text of this Bill must be in English.
• The Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha (House of the People) in English.
• After debates and amendments, the Bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament.
• The final Act, as passed by Parliament, is also in English as per Article 348(1)(b)(ii).

Outcome: The entire process, from the introduction of the Bill to the passing of the Act, is conducted in English, ensuring uniformity and clarity in the legal language used.

Example 2:

Scenario: A High Court in a Hindi-speaking state wants to conduct proceedings in Hindi.

Details:

• The High Court of Uttar Pradesh, where Hindi is widely spoken, seeks to conduct its proceedings in Hindi.
• The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, with the previous consent of the President of India, authorizes the use of Hindi in the High Court's proceedings as per Article 348(2).
• However, any ju...

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