Constitution of India · Section Article 347
Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State
Article 347 — Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State
- Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State.—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. CHAPTER III.—LANGUAGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, HIGH COURTS, ETC.
Plain English Summary
This article allows the President of India to officially recognize a language spoken by a significant part of the population in a specific State, if there is a demand for it. If the President is satisfied that a large number of people want a particular language to be recognized, he can order that language to be officially recognized within that State.
Key Points
- It deals with recognizing a language spoken by a section of the population in a State.
- This recognition happens only if there is a formal demand made for it.
- The President acts based on satisfaction that a substantial proportion of the population desires the language to be recognized.
- The President can specify the purpose for which the language should be officially recognized.
Why It Matters
This provision provides a mechanism for linguistic diversity within states to have their local languages formally acknowledged and supported by the state government.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.