SC dismisses plea against mandatory telugu requirement for Telangana Civil Judges

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the Telangana High Court order that upheld a state rule mandating proficiency in the Telugu language for appointment as Civil Judges, without providing an alternative option for Urdu speakers.

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A Bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih heard an appeal filed by petitioner Mohd Shujath Hussain against the Telangana High Court's verdict, which had dismissed his challenge to the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Telangana Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2023.

Senior Advocate Salman Khurshid, appearing for the petitioner, argued that excluding Urdu, which has historical and official significance in Telangana, was discriminatory. However, the Bench was not persuaded.