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Supreme Court launches Hindi public information service for wider accessibility
India's apex court has announced the rollout of 'Jan Soochna Seva', a new public information initiative designed to provide judicial information in Hindi. The service is expected to be expanded to other Indian languages in phases.
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The Supreme Court of India has unveiled 'Jan Soochna Seva', a dedicated public information service aimed at improving accessibility to judicial information among Hindi-speaking citizens across the country.
The initiative marks a significant step toward making court proceedings and legal information more comprehensible to the general public. By launching the service in Hindi first, the apex court is prioritizing outreach to a substantial section of the Indian population.
According to the court's announcement, the service will be progressively expanded to include other major Indian languages in a structured rollout. This phased approach is intended to ensure quality implementation while gradually broadening the service's reach across linguistic communities.
The move aligns with broader efforts by Indian courts to enhance transparency and public understanding of the judicial system. Officials indicated that the service will serve as a bridge between the judiciary and citizens, particularly those more comfortable accessing information in their native language.
Further details regarding the timeline for expansion to additional languages and the specific scope of information covered under Jan Soochna Seva are expected to be announced in due course.