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II — REGIONAL LANGUAGES · Article 347

Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

On a demand being made in that behalf the President may, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of a State desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by that State, direct that such language shall also be officially recognised throughout that State or any part thereof for such purpose as he may specify. HIGH COURTS, ETC.

Judgments on Article 347