Supreme Court rejects PIL for setting up panel to examine use of Hindi as official language of apex court
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a commission to mandate Hindi as an official language of the court. The Chief Justice stated that language reforms are being handled administratively and gradually to respect India's linguistic diversity.
Why it matters
It clarifies the judiciary's stance on language policy, emphasizing administrative evolution over judicial mandates in a multilingual nation.
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 25, 2026) refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to constitute a commission to examine and recommend the use of Hindi as an official language of the apex court.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said language-related reforms were already being considered administratively and could not be brought about through judicial orders.
The PIL, filed by Brahmeshwar Nath Mishra, sought a direction to the Centre to constitute a commission for making recommendations regarding the use of Hindi as the official language of the Supreme Court.
Appearing for Mr. Mishra, an advocate submitted that the Centre could be directed to constitute such a commission and referred to various constitutional provisions in support of the plea.
The CJI said the Supreme Court was already introducing language-related reforms in a gradual and phased manner.
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