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SC questions CBSE classifying English as non-native language
The Hindu··15 Jul
The Supreme Court on July 14 questioned CBSE's July 10 circular classifying English as a non-native language alongside German and French in the three-language scheme. Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked whether English spoken in India for over 300 years could be considered indigenous. The court issued notice and listed the next hearing for July 22.
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What It Means For You
- CBSE Class 9 students face new three-language requirements this academic year.
- Schools may struggle to find teachers for all 22 Scheduled languages.
- The court's July 22 hearing will shape how English is classified in the scheme.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court questioned CBSE's English classification on July 14.
- Justice Bagchi asked if English could be an indigenous Indian language.
- Notice was issued in petitions affecting Classes 5, 6 and 9 students.
Three-Language Policy
- The scheme is part of the National Education Policy 2020 framework.
- CBSE issued its latest circular on the policy on July 10.
- The policy was advanced from a planned 2030 rollout to 2026-27.
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