Legal experts, academicians, and officials gathered to discuss a 10-year action plan aimed at enhancing legal education in Hindi and other Indian languages within the justice system. Chaired by Justice Rajendra Menon, the conference emphasized the importance of integrating regional languages for inclusive and high-quality legal education.
The event, in collaboration with the Bar Council of India, focused on fostering equitable access to justice and supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Participants included dignitaries like Manan Kumar Mishra and Rajiv Mani, who explored strategies to promote legal education in Hindi and other Indian languages over the next decade.
The conference aimed to develop a comprehensive plan to enhance legal education and the justice delivery system through the integration of Indian languages. Discussions revolved around creating a structured framework to incorporate Indian languages while upholding English as a crucial national and international language for legal professionals.
The participants also highlighted the significance of technology in expediting language integration within the legal field. They emphasized leveraging emerging technologies like AI-enabled translation tools and digital legal repositories to ensure accurate legal education in Indian languages. The conference concluded with plans to establish a National Declaration on Indian Languages in Legal Education and a Ten-Year Perspective Action Plan for phased implementation.
