Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the use of regional languages in Indian courts on Friday, requesting that local languages be prioritized.
Addressing the 12th Convocation of Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University in Chennai, Rijiju said, “The aim of the university should not only be to focus on education but also add to the moral and ethical values.” “Ambedkar Law University is on a good path in the educational process. National Education Policy (NEP), the core concept under the multi-disciplinary system, is being maintained by Ambedkar Law University,” he said.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to take forward the culture and language of our country,” he added.
The Law Minister said that Indian courts and legal systems must include regional languages in their curricular activities.
“Indian courts and the legal system must have regional languages in their curricular activities. I have spoken to the Chief Justice, senior judges of the Supreme Court, and all Chief Justices of High Courts that, in the future, we must give priority to local languages,” said Rijiju. “In Tamil Nadu, we will be proud to see the Tamil language taking center stage in the Madras High Court and all district courts and subordinate courts of the state,” said the Law Minister.