CJI eyes suo motu case over NCERT’s Class 8 textbook chapter alleging ‘corruption in judiciary’
The Hindu
CJI Surya Kant considers suo motu action against NCERT's Class 8 textbook chapter alleging corruption in the judiciary.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has referred to the “selective” reference to “corruption in the judiciary” in a Class 8 NCERT book as a “tentatively calculated, deep-rooted attempt” to denigrate the institution.
“I will not let anything like to happen,” CJI Kant, visibly annoyed, emphasised when senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi brought up the issue in open court. They urged the CJI to take suo motu cognisance.
Mr. Sibal said that the reference to “corruption,” particularly in relation to the judiciary, seemed deliberate.
“It is as if there is no corruption in other organs of governance — Ministers, bureaucrats, the police, politicians,” Mr. Sibal and Mr. Singhvi said.
The CJI assured that action would be taken, even indicating that suo motu cognisance may be taken if required.
“Please wait for a few days. Bar and Bench are both perturbed. All the High Court judges are perturbed. I have received many calls. I will take up the matter suo motu. I will not allow anybody to defame the institution. Law will take its course. As head of the institution. I have done my duty and I have taken cognisance. This seems to be a calculated move... I will not say much,” the CJI said.
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