Which of the following best describes the recent action taken by the Bombay High Court regarding the Marathi language requirement for commercial drivers?

The court disposed of the PIL after the state government granted a one-year grace period for compliance.

The court upheld the rule indefinitely without modifications.

The court ordered the state government to immediately revoke the language requirement.

The court struck down the rule as unconstitutional.

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30 August 2026

Bombay HC on Marathi language rule for drivers

The issue touches upon the constitutional balance between state-level linguistic requirements and the fundamental right to practice any profession, serving as useful context for discussions on federalism and regionalism.

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The Bombay High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Maharashtra government rule requiring auto-rickshaw, taxi, and cab drivers to possess a working knowledge of the Marathi language to obtain permits.
The state government informed the court that it has granted a one-year grace period for drivers to acquire the necessary proficiency in Marathi.
The PIL was filed by four Uber drivers who contested the legality of the language requirement for permit issuance.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 6 in Maharashtra commercial vehicle licensing and language requirements, which has been running since 8 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

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Which of the following best describes the recent action taken by the Bombay High Court regarding the Marathi language requirement for commercial drivers?

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Bombay HC disposes PILon language rule for drivers

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