Supreme Court upholds rights to choose education language

The Supreme Court of India previously supported "linguistic secularism," emphasizing the need to respect various languages in the country. This stance was highlighted in a 2014 ruling, which stated that language laws should be flexible and inclusive. The ongoing debate over the National Education Policy has intensified, with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister accusing the central government of imposing Hindi, potentially harming Tamil Nadu's educational progress. The court's earlier judgments stress the importance of allowing individuals to choose their language of instruction. Recent rulings reaffirm that citizens have the right to select their medium of education, and the state cannot enforce a specific language. This aligns with the court's interpretation of constitutional rights regarding language and education.