'Will not allow anybody to defame SC': CJI pulls up NCERT over text on judicial corruption

2026-02-25 - 10:33

The Supreme Court has taken serious note of a Class 8 NCERT textbook referencing corruption in the judiciary. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed strong disapproval, calling it a potential conspiracy to defame the institution. The textbook's inclusion of this sensitive topic, while omitting similar issues in other sectors, has raised concerns among legal figures and judges.