Varshatai vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of language use on official signboards, specifically whether the inclusion of Urdu alongside Marathi on a municipal building signboard violates the language policy or constitutional provisions. The court emphasized the importance of linguistic tolerance and the right to linguistic expression, while considering the statutory language requirements for municipal signage. The judgment highlights the balance between linguistic diversity and administrative language policies. The court granted leave, indicating a preliminary stance on the matter, but the detailed legal reasoning is not fully provided in the excerpt.