The Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge to the CBSE’s mandatory “three-language” policy for students in classes 6 to 9, and has asked for detailed replies from the Centre, CBSE and NCERT. The court seeks information on how the policy is being implemented, including readiness and potential impact on students. Multiple reports state that the bench issued notices to the Union government, CBSE and NCERT and asked for comprehensive responses within a set time frame. The court also looks at logistical preparedness for rollout, with one report noting that the Additional Solicitor General is tasked with providing a report on CBSE’s implementation readiness. The hearings are expected to take place in the second week of July, with one outlet mentioning a date around July 15-16 after the summer vacation period.
The petitioners argue that CBSE has issued a nationwide circular requiring students to study three languages from the next academic year, raising concerns that the policy may affect students and implicate constitutional issues. The court’s next step is to examine the responses before proceeding further on the plea.
