Hi All,
I am wondering if a Judge can force defendant of Criminal cases to speak in any specific language inside four wall of a Court. We feel pride for our Constitution all the time which gives every citizen of India “Freedom of Speech/ Right To Expression”. Article 19 of Indian Constitution gives us to use any Indian language (including regional language and English) to express our thoughts. I am fighting false criminal cases and experiencing biased behavior of a Judge towards me. I feel more comfortable with English to express my thoughts however Judge is perversely forcing me to speak into regional language (i.e. Marathi). Is this a constitutional act from biased Judge? Does the Judge have power to ask Petitioner/Respondent to speak in any specific language?
Also, in the District Court where I am contesting cases filed against me, there are several banners displaying instructions like "कोर्टाच्या कामकाजाची भाषा हि मराठी आहे. " which means “Court operates in Marathi language”. I wish to ask honorable members on this forum is this really constitutional?
Many Thanks,
