Allahabad High Court: English Version of Law Prevails Over Hindi in Case of Conflict

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that in case of a discrepancy between the English and Hindi versions of legal texts, the English version shall prevail, as mandated by Article 348 of the Constitution.

The ruling came in a case where conflicting translations of a statute created ambiguity in interpretation.

The court emphasised that Article 348 establishes English as the authoritative language for all legislation, ensuring uniformity and preventing confusion in legal enforcement.

Accordingly, the Court dismissed the writ petition as the petitioner sought to rely on the Hindi version of the rules.

[Maya Mishra v Secy]