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‘If the tongue is cut in the mother tongue then 21st February is meaningless’, Justice Gangopadhyay raised the baton on this question in Bengal

Kolkata: A few days ago he had openly talked about asking questions in Bengali. Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Thursday once again made an important comment on filing cases in the mother tongue. Today, during the hearing of a case, the judge said in the court, “If the Supreme Court asks me to know the reason for speaking in Bengali in the court. If he wants, I will answer slowly and subtly. I will tell this to everyone.” Answer. I have seen many people come here and bite their tongue because they speak Bengali.” There is no point in 21st February where tongues are cut off for speaking the mother tongue.

Cannot understand the English spoken.” As a result, it can be said that Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay started hearing in Bengal from this very day. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay also said that this decision is for the convenience of understanding of the existing plaintiffs (plaintiffs) and defendants. Incidentally, on January 11, the judge raised the question as to why there was objection to hearing in Bengali language.

He said, “Why is there objection to hearing in Bengali? What is the problem in speaking your mother tongue? If someone files a case with me in Bengali, I accept it. Others should not have any objection to this.” At that time the judge had also said, “Many suitable books are coming in the book fair to take the Bengali language forward. I myself have written a book of poetry there.

The English language has been implemented in many places including courts.” Advance the English language. Then let us take Bengali language forward. Why not try to take it forward?” Advocate Tamanya Banerjee, son of advocate Kalyan Banerjee, who was present in the court that day, said, “All law matters are in English. For example, petitions, affidavits, orders are all written in English. How will the questions be asked in Bengali? What is the purpose of asking questions?” Will be used?” To which Justice Gangopadhyay said, “I did not say that.” So that people visiting the court premises can understand what is going on in the court room; With this in mind, let the question be in Bengali

But one who can speak English will also speak English.” Kallol Bose, the lawyer present, said, “No way. You start. It is important to be sensitive towards language.” The judge said, “If anyone asks me for an explanation about this Bengali, I will answer him very politely.” After this he started telling various things to people in Bengali. Officer of the court.

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