Take, for instance, a clause inserted in the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, which was enacted recently. India has over 880 central laws and several State laws. However, a vast proportion of the population views laws and the formal legal system as unfamiliar and intimidating fortresses. Simplifying legal language is not merely an administrative checkbox but a significant move towards fostering inclusive justice. The language of Indians laws must be concise, clear and plain without altering the intended meaning and creating ambiguities.

Source: The Hindu October 12, 2024 11:17 UTC