2019 · Q25
Which law prescribes that all proceedings in the Supreme Court shall be in English language?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AArticle 145 of the Constitution of India
- BArticle 348 of the Constitution of India
- CThe Supreme Court Rules, 1966
- DAn Act passed by the Parliament
Explanation
Article 348(1)(a) mandates that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in the English language, until Parliament by law provides otherwise. It also covers authoritative texts of Bills, Acts and ordinances. Article 343 deals with the official language of the Union, and Articles 344 and 346 with language commissions and inter-state communication. Hence Article 348.