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PIL in Madras High Court claims naming three new criminal laws in Hindi, Sanskrit is unconstitutional
Update / Judgement Date
01 Jul 2024
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The Madras High Court has issued a PIL claiming that naming three new criminal laws in Hindi and Sanskrit is unconstitutional. The petition argues that using these languages violates the principles of equality and non-discrimination enshrined in the Constitution. It contends that such actions disregard the linguistic diversity and cultural plurality of India. The Court has agreed to hear the PIL and issued notices to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, seeking responses on the matter.