Rights Of Linguistic Minority(Ies) In India Legal- Constitutional Framework And Protective Policies

Abstract

India, a diverse country with diverse cultures, languages, religions, and ethnicities, has faced challenges in its post-colonial history due to its policy of accommodation and appeasement of minorities. The Indian Constitution guarantees minority rights, but the term "minority" is not explicitly defined. Language plays a central role in pre- and post-independence India, breeding ethnic conflicts. The UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger places India first with 196 languages threatened with extinction.