'New language in class 9 stressful': SC on CBSE's compulsory 3-language decision
Supreme Court observed that introducing a third language in Class 9 under the National Education Policy would put undue pressure on students as they begin board exam preparation.
Justice BV Nagarathna said introducing a new language in 9th standard is stressful and recommended introducing it in 6th instead.
The case arises from Tamil Nadu government's appeal against a Madras high court order directing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in each district.
The Supreme Court stayed the high court's direction in December 2017 after Tamil Nadu government challenged the verdict.
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