BNSS Section 307 — Language of Courts

CHAPTER XXV EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

Criminal

Summary

The State Government has the power to decide which language will be used in each court in the state, except for the High Court. This decision applies only for the purposes of this law.

Official Text

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.

Related Judgments

  • SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
  • SC (2025) Vol.11 p.291 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.1 p.1469 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

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