The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to pass an interim order on a plea challenging the implementation of the Central Board of Secondary Education's three-language policy. The bench, comprising Justices, heard the matter briefly and noted that the petitioner, an NGO, was not contesting the policy per se but only its implementation.
NGO's Stance
During the hearing, the counsel for the NGO submitted that they are not challenging the three-language policy itself but only the manner in which it is being implemented by CBSE. The court observed that without a detailed examination, it could not pass any interim direction.
Next Steps
The court has listed the matter for further hearing at a later date. The NGO is expected to provide more details on the specific implementation issues they are facing. The three-language policy has been a subject of debate, with several states expressing concerns over its imposition.
The Supreme Court's decision to refrain from passing an interim order means the current implementation of the policy by CBSE will continue until the next hearing. The case highlights the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the language policy in Indian schools.
