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Supreme Court Examines Whether English Is an Indigenous Indian Language

The Supreme Court questioned the use of the term ‘native’ in a school language circular.

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Key Points

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Supreme Court judges challenged the description of English as a ‘native’ language in the Central Board of Secondary Education guidelines.

They highlighted that English arrived in India during the colonial period, so calling it indigenous may be inaccurate.

The judges discussed the three‑language scheme, which encourages teaching regional Indian languages alongside English and Hindi.

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It suggested that English, introduced during colonial rule, may not qualify as an indigenous language.

The court also considered the three‑language policy aimed at promoting Indian languages in official use.

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5 words

indigenous

originating in the place where it is used

colonial

relating to a time when a foreign power ruled the country

constitutional

pertaining to the main set of laws that govern a nation

policy

a plan or set of rules for how something should be done

scheme

a structured plan or program

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