The Supreme Court addresses Tamil Nadu and the Centre in the Navodaya schools case, urging both sides to avoid an “anti-Hindi mindset” and to ensure constructive engagement on language policy. A bench led by Justice B. V. Nagarathna, with Justice A. G. Masih, tells the state it should not alienate Delhi, and vice versa.
Tamil Nadu responds that language rights are a fundamental right and that its position is grounded in protecting linguistic entitlements. The court’s intervention reflects the dispute’s broader context: how Hindi is positioned within education and governance while balancing regional language concerns.
Across the outlets, the focus remains on the bench’s directions and the state’s response. Both reports highlight the same core exchange—comments urging reduced polarization between Chennai and Delhi, and Tamil Nadu’s argument that its approach is consistent with constitutional language rights. The reports do not indicate a final ruling at this stage, but the court’s remarks set the tone for how the governments are expected to proceed in the case.
