#Bible Society of India

Sumi Naga tribe sues over disputed Bible translation

Over 1,000 members of the Sumi Naga tribe are suing the Bible Society of India over alleged inaccuracies in a new Sumi-language Bible edition.

Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026

Gauhati High Court Challenges Sumi Naga Bible Edition

The Gauhati High Court issued notices over the contested 2025 Sumi Naga Bible edition following a petition by 1,065 community members.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026

Bible Society of India Halts Sümi Bible Printing Amid Legal Dispute

The BSI suspended all future Sümi Bible publications following a lawsuit over a 2025 re-edited version. Ownership remains with the Sümi Baptist Convention.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026