The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a blanket ban on class 8 NCERT book carrying a chapter on corruption in the judiciary, and ordered a seizure of all physical copies, along with takedown of its digital forms.<\/p>\n
The apex court ordered that the Centre and state authorities comply with its directions immediately, and warned of \u201cserious action\u201d if directions are defied in any form.<\/p>\n
The top court issued show cause notices to NCERT director, school education secretary to explain why action should be not taken against those responsible.<\/p>\n
A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said there seemed to be a calculated move to undermine institution and demean dignity of judiciary.<\/p>\n
The bench said such misconduct, having everlasting impact on judiciary, would fall within definition of criminal contempt.<\/p>\n
The court said that if allowed to go unchecked, this will erode people\u2019s faith in judiciary. \u201cNo one will be allowed to go scot-free.\u201d The CJI said, \u201cIt is my duty as the head of the institution to find out who is responsible; heads must roll.\u201d CJI Surya Kant said there appears to be a deep-rooted, well planned conspiracy to defame the judiciary.<\/p>\n
Taking exception to the NCERT\u2019s Wednesday communication, the SC said there was not a single word of apology in it, and instead, they have tried to justified it.<\/p>\n
At the outset, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology on behalf of Ministry of education.<\/p>\n
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The bench posted the mater for further hearing on march 11. (Agencies)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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