Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-03
KUNTI vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/43357
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KUNTI
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
Judgment text excerpt
The judgment discusses the validity and implementation of government orders related to the translation and use of regional languages for official purposes. It emphasizes that such translations are meant for understanding and not for other objectives, and that English versions shall be considered authoritative for official and legal purposes. The court examines the procedural compliance and the financial allocations made for these translations, reaffirming the importance of language policy in administrative functioning. The decision underscores the significance of language in governance and the need for adherence to prescribed guidelines.