Section 131:
consolidated text (as at 2011, amended since). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
131. Language to be used
(1) The language to be used in the Intermediate Court or in any District
Court shall be English, but any person may address the Court in French.
(2) Where any person who is required to give evidence, satisfies the
Court that he does not possess a competent knowledge of English or French,
he may give his evidence in the language with which he is best acquainted.
(3) Where any person gives evidence in a language other than English or
French, the proceedings shall, if the Court so directs, be translated.
[Issue 1] C54 – 34
Revised Laws of Mauritius
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- What language must be used in the Intermediate Court or a District Court?
- Can I speak French in the Intermediate Court or a District Court?