It is true that a Bench Secretary should have the knowledge of English language as mostly the work of the Court is transacted in English languag the cause list is printed in English pleadings and documents are, by and large, in English decisions cited on behalf of the parties are also in English learned counsel for the parties also address the Court and make their submissions and arguments, more often than not, in English and the majority of decisions of the Court are also delivered in English. In these circumstances, the necessity of proficiency in English on the part of a Bench Secretary cannot but be overemphasized. The knowledge of proficiency in English of a candidate, aspiring for promotion to the post of Bench Secretary Grade II is tested by invariably giving a passage for translation from Hindi to English. Half of the total marks of the paper are assigned to the translation part of the question. Not only this, it would be highly unrealistic if the candidates recruited to the feeder source (RGCs) by using Hindi in writing their answers are required to write their answers in the departmental promotional examinations in English only. In the expanding horizon of Hindi as Court language, it would not be proper to compel the examinees to write the answers of other questions in English language only. As said above, presentation of the petitions drafted in Hindi is permissible certain documents in Hindi may also be filed and there is no bar if arguments are made by the counsel in Hindi. It is also permissible to write judgments in Hindi. The use of Hindi as optional language in judgments, decrees and orders of this Court in addition to English cannot be said to be in contravention of any provision of the Constitution of India, rather it is in accordance with the provisions of Official Language Act, which has been made by the Parliament having the authority to do so. Accordingly Provided that Hindi may be used in place of English, on optional basis, in any judgment, decree or order to be passed by the Court. Such judgment, decree or order shall be accompanied by an authorised English translation thereof. A summation of the above discussion leads to the following irresistible conclusions.