NCERT's Latest Class 8 Textbook Highlights Judicial Corruption and 5.33 Crore Pending Court Cases
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NCERT Class 8 Book: 'Judiciary Corruption' & 5.33 Crore Pending Cases Included
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News18•24-02-2026, 08:20
NCERT Class 8 Book: 'Judiciary Corruption' & 5.33 Crore Pending Cases Included
•NCERT's new Class 8 Social Science textbook now includes 'corruption in the judiciary' and pending cases as challenges.
•The book highlights 5.33 crore pending cases across Supreme Court, High Courts, and subordinate courts, citing judge shortages and infrastructure issues.
•It details the accountability of judges, complaint mechanisms like CPGRAMS, and the impeachment process for serious allegations.
•Former CJI B. R. Gavai's statement on corruption within the judiciary and the need for transparency is also mentioned.
•New topics like electoral bonds and the IT Act are included to explain the Supreme Court's role in upholding fundamental rights.