Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Darjeeling Magistrate Issues Apology for Nepali Language Remarks
The judge in Darjeeling who was criticized for her comments on the Nepali language has said she's sorry.
She apologized for the remarks that upset the local lawyers and the Nepali community.
The apology came after a meeting with different legal groups.
The government was already involved due to complaints about the judge's initial statements.
Judicial magistrate Alakananda Sarkar apologized for remarks about the Nepali language.
The Darjeeling Bar Association received and shared the apology.
Sarkar's apology addressed potential hurt to the Nepali-speaking community.
The apology was issued after a meeting with bar association members and judges.
Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak previously wrote to the Chief Justice regarding the issue.
- Who
- Alakananda Sarkar, the Darjeeling Bar Association, and Moloy Ghatak.
- What
- Judicial Magistrate Alakananda Sarkar apologized for her remarks on the Nepali language.
- When
- The apology was issued on Wednesday after her remarks.
- Where
- Mungpoo court in Darjeeling.
- Why
- Because her comments caused offense and raised concerns about the use of the Nepali language in court.
Those Supporting Nepali Language Use
Those who made remarks
Language in Court
Those Supporting Nepali Language Use
Advocate for the use of Nepali language in court.
Those who made remarks
Judicial Magistrate's remarks regarding the language.
- Involved Parties
- Alakananda Sarkar, Darjeeling Bar Association, Moloy Ghatak
- Incident Location
- Mungpoo Court
- Action
- Apology Letter
- Issue
- Remarks about Nepali Language
- Context
- Concerns over Nepali language use in court
