Launch of "Jan Soochna Seva" by the Supreme Court
On Hindi Diwas, September 14, 2026, the Supreme Court announced the launch of the "Jan Soochna Seva", a public information service aimed at making justice more inclusive through the dissemination of information in Hindi.
Features of Jan Soochna Seva
- Provides simplified Hindi summaries of selected significant judgments and orders.
- Includes Hindi audio and video bulletins lasting approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Objectives
- To make justice more accessible and inclusive.
- To link the respect accorded to Indian languages with the dissemination of judicial information.
- To benefit ordinary citizens, litigants, and persons with disabilities by enabling them to understand significant judgments and their implications in a familiar language.
Benefits
- Facilitates understanding for those who find it difficult to read or comprehend lengthy legal documents.
- Makes judicial information accessible in a simple language along with audio and video formats.
Future Plans
- The service will initially be available in Hindi and will be extended to other Indian languages in a phased manner.
- Aims to provide citizens from diverse linguistic regions with concise, easy-to-understand information on significant Supreme Court judgments in their own languages.
