UNION OF INDIA & ORS. vs MURASOLI MARAN

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Presidential Orders dated 27th April 1960 and subsequent circulars mandating Hindi language training for Central Government employees, ruling that these orders are consistent with Section 3(4) of the Official Languages Act, 1963. The Court emphasized that the orders aim to promote Hindi as the official language while considering the interests of non-Hindi speaking individuals. The Court dismissed the writ petitions challenging these orders, affirming that no disadvantage is imposed on employees lacking proficiency in Hindi or English.