NEW DELHI: “Law must speak the language of the people,” Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said today as the government renewed its push for wider and simpler use of Hindi in the legal system, stressing that complex and ambiguous language defeats the purpose of justice.
He was speaking at the first meeting of the 14th Hindi Salahkar Samiti of the Ministry of Law and Justice, where discussions focused on expanding the use of Hindi in legislation and courts in a manner that is clear, practical and easy for the common citizen to understand. The meeting focused on the progressive use of Hindi as the official language, especially in the field of law.
Meghwal said legal language must be citizen-friendly and easy to understand. He stressed that the use of Hindi in law should be guided by simplicity, clarity and the principle of “ease of doing” for the common man. He underlined the need to avoid ambiguity and ensure that words and expressions reflect intent clearly.
The minister expressed satisfaction over the initiatives taken by the Official Languages Wing of the Legislative Department to promote Hindi. He praised the wing for its work in expanding the use of Hindi in legislative and legal processes.
Officials said key decisions were taken during the meeting to strengthen publicity and propagation of Hindi in the legal domain, including measures aimed at making legal texts more accessible to the public.
Bhartruhari Mahtab, Lok Sabha member and deputy chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, emphasized the importance of holding Hindi Salahkar Samiti meetings regularly. He called for simplification of Hindi legal terminology so citizens can better understand laws and procedures. He also suggested administrative steps to further strengthen the Official Languages Wing.
Non-official members of the committee proposed additional measures to promote the use of Hindi in the legal field, including its wider application in courts.
The meeting reflected the government’s broader push to expand the role of Hindi in governance while making legal language more practical and people-centric.
