Shashil G Namoshi, a Member of the Legislative Council in Karnataka, has formally objected to a draft amendment issued on April 10, 2026, that proposes a shift from marks to a grading system for the third language under the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Regulations, 1966. Namoshi argues that this change violates directions from the Karnataka High Court and could lead to contempt proceedings due to willful disobedience. He highlights that implementing the amendment retrospectively for the concluded academic year 2025-26 is legally impermissible and undermines students' rights under Article 14 of the Constitution. The MLC criticizes the arbitrary treatment of the third language as a non-essential subject, warning that it could lead to unequal academic treatment. He emphasizes that language choice should remain with students and parents, and urges the government to withdraw the proposal, halt any retrospective implementation, and ensure proper consultation with stakeholders before proceeding.