Supreme Court Upholds Local Language Proficiency Requirement for Judicial Officers
In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court of India upheld the requirement for judicial officer aspirants to demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state where they seek appointment. The bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, dismissed a petition challenging this condition imposed by the Public Service Commissions of Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
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The petitioners argued that the local language requirement was discriminatory and posed an unnecessary barrier for candidates aspiring to serve as judicial officers. However, the Supreme Court bench found the condition to be both valid and reasonable. The court emphasized that judicial officers need to interact with witnesses and handle evidence in the local language once appointed, making proficiency in that language essential.
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“Requiring proficiency in the local language is entirely appropriate,” the bench stated, underscoring the necessity for judicial officers to effectively communicate and understand the nuances of the language used in the legal and societal context of their respective states.
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The case, titled Legal Attorneys and Barristers Law Firm vs. Union of India, Diary Number – 53141/2023, concluded with the court dismissing the public.
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