Naga Tribe Moves Gauhati High Court Over Sumi-Language Bible
Members of the Sumi Naga community have petitioned the Gauhati High Court to halt the distribution of the 2025 Sumi-language Bible. Critics argue that the new translation contains linguistic changes that alter the theological meaning of the scriptures.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of cultural preservation, religious sensitivity, and legal oversight regarding the translation of sacred texts.
A dispute over the latest Sumi-language Bible has entered the legal arena, with 1,065 members of the Sumi Naga community approaching the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court, alleging that the newly released Sumi Naga Re-edited Bible 2025 contains linguistic changes that alter the meaning of several Biblical passages.The high court has issued notices to the Union government, the Nagaland government, the Bible Society of India (BSI) and other respondents, directing them to file their responses.
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