CJI eyes suo motu case over NCERT’s Class 8 textbook chapter alleging ‘corruption in judiciary’
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Why in news
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed disapproval of a Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter alleging 'corruption in the judiciary', with senior advocates urging the court to take suo motu cognisance.
Background
CJI Surya Kant characterized the textbook's reference as a 'deep-rooted attempt' to denigrate the judiciary. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi moved the court to seek suo motu action against the NCERT content.
Facts for Prelims
- PostSurya Kant: Chief Justice of India (CJI)
- FactThe issue pertains to a Class 8 textbook chapter
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of maintaining the integrity of judicial institutions in educational curricula and the role of the judiciary in safeguarding its own institutional sanctity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integrity: Balancing educational objectivity with the need to prevent the systematic denigration of the judiciary
- Judicial oversight: The scope of suo motu powers in addressing content that undermines public faith in the rule of law
Keywords: suo motu · institutional integrity · judicial sanctity · educational curriculum · rule of law
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