Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Key Highlights:

• The Parliamentary Committee is considering the introduction of Hindi in the Supreme Court.
• A non-official Bill sought to amend Article 348 of the Constitution to allow the use of Hindi along with English in the Supreme Court and High Courts for delivering judgments.
• The Bill was withdrawn after the Minister's reply.
• Three lakh Government employees have been trained in Hindi, including typists and stenographers.

Detailed Insights:

• The discussion arose from a non-official Bill aiming to amend Article 348, which currently mandates the use of English in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
• The government aims to develop regional languages alongside Hindi, ensuring no imposition of Hindi.
• The consideration of introducing Hindi in the Supreme Court reflects ongoing efforts to promote Hindi as an official language.
• Article 348 of the Constitution stipulates that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and High Courts shall be in English until Parliament provides otherwise.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Article 348: Constitutional provision mandating the use of English in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
• Official Language: A language designated by a country's laws to be used in government business.