Hindi as Apex Court’s Official Language? Supreme Court Says No to PIL Seeking Panel

Supreme Court rejects PIL for setting up panel to examine use of Hindi as official language of apex court

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said language-related reforms were already being considered administratively and could not be brought about through judicial orders.

Plea Seeking To Make Hindi Official Language In Supreme Court Rejected

The bench also pointed out that the relief sought in the PIL would entail a constitutional amendment.

Hindi as apex court’s official language? Supreme Court says no to PIL seeking panel

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking the use of Hindi for official court proceedings. The bench asserted that language reforms are being undertaken administratively and cannot be imposed through the judiciary. The petitioner's advocate cited constitutional mandates, yet the court held firm, with the Chief Justice emphasizing a slow and respectful integration of regional languages.

SC rejects PIL seeking panel on Hindi use in apex court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, September 25, refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to constitute a commission to examine and recommend the use of Hindi as an official language of the apex court. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said language-related reforms were already being considered administratively and could not be brought about through judicial orders. The …