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Supreme Court Launches Hindi Public Information Service “Jan Soochna Seva”
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Core Event: Hindi Summaries and Audio-Video Bulletins Unveiled
On September 14, the Supreme Court of India announced the launch of “Jan Soochna Seva,” a public-information service that will provide simplified Hindi summaries of selected important judgments and orders, together with 15- to 30-minute audio and video bulletins. The press statement said the initiative is intended to make key rulings more accessible to ordinary citizens, litigants, and especially persons with disabilities.
Background & Context: Language Accessibility in the Judiciary
English remains the official language of the Supreme Court, and all proceedings and judgments are issued in English. Nevertheless, the Court has been posting verdicts in Hindi and several regional languages on its website for several years, reflecting a gradual shift toward broader linguistic inclusion.
Official Statements & Responses
Each summary will carry a link to the full judgment, allowing users to consult the original document. The statement also noted that the service is designed to benefit persons with disabilities and that work will begin to extend the service to other Indian languages in a phased manner.
Impact and Anticipated Reach
By offering concise, language-appropriate explanations, the service aims to improve public understanding of judicial decisions across diverse linguistic regions. The audio-visual format is expected to aid citizens with limited literacy or visual impairments, thereby supporting the broader objective of more inclusive access to justice.
Future Plans
After the initial Hindi rollout, the Court intends to introduce the service in additional Indian languages, though no specific timeline has been disclosed.