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.

Referred to by

Related Judgments

  • Baba Shafiq Shaikh vs State Of Maharashtra — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2026)
  • AJAY @ CHAMMA vs STATE(GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) — Delhi High Court (2025)
  • TARUN SINGH vs THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND, ANR — Delhi High Court (2026)
  • ARVIND PASWAN vs STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2026)

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