NCERT 8th Class Judiciary Corruption Chapter: CJI Surya Kant is furious over the inclusion of ‘Judiciary Corruption’ chapter in NCERT’s 8th class. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has taken cognizance of the NCERT book in which class 8 students are being taught about corruption in the judiciary. The Chief Justice said that you cannot defame the judiciary. He will not allow anyone to defame this institution. CJI said, ” This appears to be a deliberate action. The case will be heard soon.
It’s worth noting that the NCERT’s Class 8 textbook is embroiled in controversy. The book includes a chapter that discusses corruption in the judiciary system. The new social science textbook states that corruption, a high backlog of cases, and a shortage of judges are among the challenges facing the judicial system. This has angered the CJI.
The Chief Justice gave this information on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) when senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi raised the matter before him. CJI Surya Kant said, “Lawyers and judges across the country are concerned about this. As the head of the judiciary, I will play my role.” The court strongly opposed a chapter in the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 social science book that mentions “corruption in the judiciary.” Justice Joymalya Bagchi called it an attack on the basic structure of the Constitution.
What is the whole matter?
NCERT has released a new Class 8 Social Science textbook. For the first time, the book includes a section on corruption in the judiciary. The updated edition differs from previous editions. One chapter, titled “The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,” discusses the system’s weaknesses and the backlog of cases. The chapter, “Corruption in the Judiciary,” states that judges are bound by a code of conduct that governs not only their conduct in court but also their conduct outside of court. The chapter, titled “The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,” goes beyond explaining the hierarchy of courts and access to justice to addressing challenges facing the judicial system.
According to the book, the estimated number of cases pending in the Supreme Court is 81,000, 62.40 lakh in the High Courts and 4.70 crore in the district and subordinate courts.
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