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Q1 · easy · BNSS S.307
Who is empowered by Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to determine the language of courts (other than the High Court) within a State?
- A.The State Government✓ correct
- B.The Central Government
- C.The High Court
- D.Parliament
Why: The provision states “The State Government may determine ... the language of each Court within the State other than the High Court.” It expressly vests the power in the State Government.
Read Section 307 — Language of Courts →Q2 · easy · BNSS S.307
Does Section 307 apply to the High Court of the State?
- A.Yes, it applies to the High Court as well
- B.No, it does not apply to the High Court✓ correct
- C.Only if the High Court agrees
- D.Only to the High Court and no other courts
Why: The provision explicitly limits the power to courts “other than the High Court,” so the provision does not apply to the High Court.
Read Section 307 — Language of Courts →Q3 · medium · BNSS S.307
Which of the following best follows from the wording of Section 307 regarding specifying languages for courts?
- A.The State Government may determine the language of each court individually, allowing different courts to have different languages✓ correct
- B.The State Government must prescribe a single uniform language for all courts in the State
- C.The provision only allows the State Government to recommend languages; courts choose finally
- D.The power is limited to civil courts and does not extend to criminal courts
Why: Section 307 authorises the State Government to determine “the language of each Court within the State,” which contemplates specifying the language for each court individually. The text does not require a single uniform language nor limit the power to a category of courts.
Read Section 307 — Language of Courts →Q4 · medium · BNSS S.307
What does the use of the word 'may' in Section 307 indicate about the State Government's power to determine court languages?
- A.It is a mandatory duty that the State Government must perform
- B.It is a discretionary power permissive in nature✓ correct
- C.It creates an automatic rule binding without any order
- D.It delegates the power to the High Court to decide
Why: The provision uses the phrase “The State Government may determine,” which indicates a permissive or discretionary power rather than a mandatory duty to act.
Read Section 307 — Language of Courts →Q5 · hard · BNSS S.307
Does Section 307 make the State Government's language determination effective beyond the scope of the Sanhita (i.e., for all other laws and proceedings)?
- A.Yes, it automatically applies to all laws and proceedings in the State
- B.No, it applies only 'for purposes of this Sanhita' and not necessarily beyond it✓ correct
- C.Yes, unless a court orders otherwise
- D.No, it applies only to administrative proceedings and not judicial ones
Why: The provision qualifies the power by stating it is “for purposes of this Sanhita,” so the determination is expressly limited to the Sanhita's purposes and does not, on its face, extend beyond that scope.
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