The Supreme Court has stayed a Nainital High Court order questioning non-English-speaking officials’ eligibility for election duty. This move has reignited a national debate over language bias in Indian governance.
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The Supreme Court of India reinforced the use of English as the official language for court proceedings, raising concerns about the growing use of Hindi. This has sparked debates about language inclusivity in the legal system. The bench made it clear that all proceedings must be conducted in English unless specified otherwise by Parliament, with the Chief Justice also advocating for the use of regional languages to enhance justice delivery.
