PANCHAM LAL PANDEY vs NEERAJ KUMAR MISHRA

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the regional language-based teaching and the use of English as a medium of instruction in Sanskrit institutions in Uttar Pradesh. The court analyzed whether the government orders permitting the use of regional languages and English in these institutions comply with constitutional and statutory provisions. The court upheld the government's measures, emphasizing the importance of regional language instruction while recognizing the role of English for administrative and practical purposes. The judgment affirms the legitimacy of the government's policy to promote regional languages in Sanskrit education institutions.