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Supreme Court hears pleas challenging decision of the #CBSE to make a 3rd language compulsory for Class 9 students from 2026-27 academic year

SG Tushar Mehta: Ms. Bhati appears in this. For some personal reason, she is not present today

Sr Advs Gopal S and Anand Grover (for petitioners): It may be kept next week, but no more adjournments. it's becoming anxious for parents. Children have to sit for exams

J Bgachi to SG: Atleast consider Class 6 for relaxation...they were promoted in January. If they can be accommodated

Grover: All can be accommodated

SG: I will call officials today. All of will sit together and revert to your lordships

CJI: You need not postpone 7th to 2028...that you can implement...

Gopal S: If non-native was to exclude English...if they could consider

SG: That we have an issue with. We have a view on English as a language.

Bench issues notice on a fresh petition. Matter to be heard on 17th.