Section 307 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The State Government may determine what shall be, for purposes of this Sanhita, the language of each Court within the State other than the High Court.
Summary
- This provision gives the State Government authority to set the language used in criminal courts.
- This power applies to every court within that State.
- There is one major exception to this rule: the High Court.
- The purpose of this setting is to establish the official language for legal proceedings in the state.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a State Government change the language of the High Court under BNSS 307?
No, Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 specifically excludes the High Court from the State's power to determine court language.
2. Who determines the language for a local Magistrate court in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
Under Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the State Government has the power to determine the language of such courts.
3. Does Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 apply to every State?
Yes, it allows each State Government to decide the language for the courts within its own State.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, who determines the language of the Courts?
Q2.Which court is NOT covered by the State Government’s language determination under Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
Q3.For what purposes is the language determined under Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
Q4.If the State Government sets the language under Section 307, must a Judge use that language to record witness remarks under Section 315 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?