Lawyer appeals to Supreme Court regarding CBSE's three-language policy for 9th-grade students

August 4, 14:06

Citing an example from West Bengal, he noted that while options in Hindi, Bengali, and Sanskrit are available in Kolkata, there are no teachers for Sanskrit or Hindi. He also added that the formula, which was supposed to come into effect in 2030, allows for a choice from 22 languages, but most schools do not offer such options.

Justin Bagchi commented on this, stating that the option to choose a language should be provided in the 6th grade, and this choice must be realistically achievable.

Senior advocate Gopal Shankar Narayan urged the court to revoke the mandatory requirement of the trilingual policy for the ninth grade, as it creates additional pressure on children entering this class. Currently, the CJI assured that the case could be included in tomorrow's agenda.

www.aajtak.inJuly 22, 15:15

Delhi High Court directs filing of FIR in Sonam Wangchuk PIL case

The Delhi High Court heard the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed regarding the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar on July 18 and found that the petition was presented in the public interest. The court ordered the police or any other competent authority to register an First Information Report (FIR) related to this incident.

Key Demands of the Petitioner

The petitioner has requested an investigation into the matter by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Additionally, they have demanded the preservation of CCTV footage, body camera recordings, and other electronic evidence related to the incident. The petition also urged that the police should not take any repressive action against Sonam Wangchuk or other protesters on hunger strike.

Emphasis on Protesters' Rights

It was also requested from the court that the protesters should not face any trouble and be allowed to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully. The High Court clarified that this petition is based on incidents involving Sonam Wangchuk protesting at Jantar Mantar on July 18. However, the court also mentioned that Sonam Wangchuk's wife had already filed a writ petition on this subject, on which the court had issued an order.

Sonam Wangchuk's Stance and Demands

Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk announced the end of his hunger strike, but he put a condition before the central government for this. He wrote letters to Union Minister JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, thanking them for visiting the hospital and allowing him to end the fast. Wangchuk stated that during the discussions, the government assured him that it would positively consider some of his demands.

Paper Leak and Accountability

In his letter, Wangchuk demanded that appropriate compensation be provided to the families of students who committed suicide due to the paper leak. Furthermore, he stated that there should be an in-depth discussion in Parliament to determine accountability, including considering the resignation of the Education Minister. Referring to the 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20, 2026, he said that despite alleged police brutality and excessive force, the protest remained extremely peaceful.

Wangchuk expressed hope that the patience of the protesters and their commitment to democratic dissent, witnessed by the entire nation and the world, would not diminish their trust in democratic institutions through legal cases, harassment, or retaliatory actions.