Madras High court judge Justice Anand Venkatesh’s remarks on alleged Hindi imposition have reignited Tamil Nadu’s language debate, stressing cultural identity and historic resistance. Sharing a personal story about his son, he urged students to value linguistic rights and regional pride across generations.
Justice B V Nagarathna said South Indians should not feel isolated just because they don’t speak Hindi and stressed the need for moderation in language use in courts. She highlighted India’s linguistic diversity and said English connects southern states in the judicial system.
