Rajasthan and Bihar - Use of Hindi Language in Courts

Q.  Which of the following states use Hindi along with English in their High Courts for proceedings as well as judgements, etc.?

1) Rajasthan
2) New Delhi
3) Bihar
- Published on 29 Apr 16

a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 3
 
  • The provision of optional use of Hindi in proceedings has already been made in the High Courts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
  • The Official Language Act of 1963 lays down that Hindi translation of acts, ordinances, orders, regulations and bye-laws published under the authority of the president are deemed to be authoritative texts. Further, every bill introduced in the Parliament is to be accompanied by a Hindi translation.
  • Similarly, there is to be a Hindi translation of state acts or ordinances in certain cases.
  • The act also enables the governor of a state, with the previous consent of the president, to authorise the use of Hindi or any other official language of the state for judgements, decrees and orders passed by the high court of the state but they should be accompanied by an English translation.

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