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4 September 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution on Madras High Court language

The topic involves the interpretation of Article 348(2) of the Constitution and raises significant questions regarding federalism, judicial administration, and the official language policy in High Courts.

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Notes

  • The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union government to recognise Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court.
  • Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu under Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Official Language Act, 1956.
  • Sections 4-A and 4-B of the 1956 Act provide legal recognition for recording evidence, issuing judgments, decrees, and orders in Tamil within subordinate courts, tribunals, rent courts, and revenue courts.
  • Article 348(2) of the Constitution of India allows the Governor of a State, with the prior consent of the President, to authorise the use of the official language of the State in High Court proceedings.
  • The resolution seeks to facilitate the use of Tamil in the High Court, citing the federal principle and the multilingual character of India.
  • A similar resolution was previously passed by the State Assembly on December 6, 2006.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional provisions regarding the use of regional languages in the High Courts of India. How does Article 348(2) facilitate the integration of official state languages into judicial proceedings? 150 words
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  2. The demand for the use of regional languages in the higher judiciary is often debated in the context of access to justice and the federal structure of India. Critically examine the challenges and prospects of implementing regional languages as the medium of instruction in High Courts. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Governor of a State, with the prior consent of the President, authorise the use of the official language of the State in proceedings of the High Court?

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