Use of simple language required in legal profession: SC judge Sanjeev Khanna
Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjeev Khanna on Sunday stressed the need for using simple language in the legal profession to enable the citizens to take informed decisions and avoid unintentional violations. Justice Khanna, speaking at the valedictory session of International Lawyers' Conference organised by apex Bar body Bar Council of India, said laws were meant to resolve disputes, not become disputed themselves.
He said the question of simplicity of law, i.e., use of language that is understood by common man, required greater attention.
«Is law required to be demystified? Should law be a puzzle that needs to be solved? Laws are meant to resolve disputes, not become disputed themselves.
Law should not be mystery to the common man. Law is not written as an edict meant for the legal experts.
They apply and govern almost everything in our daily lives and therefore use of simple language is required. This enables the citizens to take informed decisions and avoid unintentional violations.
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