Section 14:
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.
14. Language to be used in Supreme Court
(1) The official language to be used in the Supreme Court of Mauritius
shall be English.
(2) Where a person appearing before the Court satisfies the Court that he
does not possess a competent knowledge of the English language, he may
give his evidence or make any statement in the language with which he is
best acquainted.
Sub-Part II – Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
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- What language is used in Supreme Court proceedings?
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