Today, On 29th May, The Kerala High Court examined a PIL challenging the use of Hindi names for new criminal laws, questioning if Parliament-mandated laws must be named in English. Article 348 of the Indian Constitution is under scrutiny, with advocate PV Jeevesh arguing that this naming violates constitutional provisions. The next hearing is scheduled for July 26.
Advocate PV Jeevesh filed a PIL in the Kerala High Court urging the Central government to name three new criminal laws in English to alleviate confusion, especially in South India where Hindi is not the primary language. The PIL is rooted in the constitutional ethos of linguistic unity and federalism, confronting the legislative naming practice in Hindi and advocating for broader linguistic inclusivity. Jeevesh vehemently opposes the practice of naming laws in Hindi, denouncing it as an act of linguistic imperialism, and seeks broader judicial intervention, including a declaration affirming that Parliament lacks the authority to title any law in any language other than English.
