The Andhra Pradesh government refuses to not go to the Supreme Court for assistance, when it has a problem with the judgement of the High Court, despite the SC passing its judgements in the favor of the HC. This is not only a time waste, but is also a waste of money on attorneys – people’s money – when the output can be so clearly estimated.
The Supreme Court has once again passed its judgment in the favor of the High Court, with respect to the introduction of English as the medium of instruction for all students in AP. The High Court had put a stay order on this, after the government issued a GO. The government requested for a stay order on the judgement passed by the HC, which the SC has rejected. Additionally, the Supreme Court has also told the Caveat members to submit a petition within 2 weeks, and has postponed the rest of the hearing of the case to September 25th.
The introduction of English as the medium of instruction for even primary school children goes against the Constitution of India, which specifically states that primary school children are to be taught in their mother tongue. The New Education Policy also states the same thing. The UNESCO too endorses the same sentiments, as children learn the best in their mother tongue.
Jagan’s idea was met with a lot of criticism, with many parents and students not happy with the decision of imposing the English language upon them. What the Supreme Court will have to say about this in its next session is now to be seen.