Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
📜 Section 307: Language of Courts
Text of the Section:
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.
🧭 Purpose and Context
Section 307 of the BNSS, 2023, grants the State Government the authority to decide the official language for each Court within the State, excluding the High Court. This provision allows for the localization of judicial proceedings, ensuring that they are conducted in a language that is accessible and understandable to the local population.
⚖️ Comparison with the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
Section 307 of the BNSS, 2023, corresponds to Section 272 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973. Both provisions empower the State Government to determine the language of courts within the State, other than the High Court.
🧭 Significance
Ensures Accessibility: By allowing the State Government to choose the language, this provision ensures that court proceedings are accessible to the local populace, facilitating better understanding and participation.
Promotes Local Language Use: It encourages the use of regional languages in legal proceedings, promoting linguistic diversity and cultural relevance in the judicial process.
Maintains High Court Autonomy: The exclusion of the High Court from this provision acknowledges its distinct role and the need for uniformity in its operations, often necessitating the use of a common language.
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