Teaching law in regional languages can improve access to legal system: CJI

CJI DY Chandrachud emphasized integrating regional languages in legal education to improve access. At RMLNLU's convocation, he cited a Supreme Court study highlighting English barriers. Legal aid centres struggle with local terms. To address this, he mandated translating court judgments into regional languages, aiming to create socially responsible, aspiring lawyers who understand local issues and promote access.