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NCERT Class 9 book describes judiciary as ‘impartial and independent’

In February, a controversy broke out over NCERT’s social science textbook for Class 8 part 2 which included a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in a chapter.
india news
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 04:35 pm IST

Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI

Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI
india news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:22 pm IST

No tussle at all with judiciary over appointment of judges: Union law minister

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal denies talks of strain between the executive and judiciary branches
india news
Updated on May 31, 2026 04:40 pm IST

Academic behind controversial judiciary chapter says content was ‘correct'

Last week, the Supreme Court modified its March 11 order that called for disassociating from the three academicians over the row over the NCERT chapter.
india news
Updated on May 28, 2026 01:11 pm IST

CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery

CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery
india news
Published on May 16, 2026 03:29 pm IST

‘Aajkal vakeel…’: Rekha Gupta jabs Kejriwal as he argues for judge to quit case

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta (R) hit out at former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday,
india news
Published on Apr 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

‘Inquiry marked by unfairness': Justice Varma withdraws from cash-pile probe

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned. An inquiry was initiated over the discovery of a large pile of cash at his official residence following a fire.
india news
Updated on Apr 11, 2026 10:25 am IST

Scholars write to President over NCERT book ban

Rashtrapati Bhavan.
india news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 08:04 am IST

Now-deleted NCERT chapter on judiciary was a collective effort, Prof tells SC

The Supreme Court, in its March 11 order, directed the Centre, states and publicly funded institutions to disassociate the three from curriculum development and textbook preparation, observing that the three either “do not have any reasonable knowledge about the Indian judiciary” or had “deliberately and knowingly misrepresented the facts”.
india news
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 09:25 am IST

Courts should play proactive role in ensuring environmental justice: SC judge B V Nagarathna

Courts should play proactive role in ensuring environmental justice: SC judge B V Nagarathna
ranchi news
Published on Mar 28, 2026 05:52 pm IST

NCERT controversy exposes gaps in text-book approval process

The row suggests gaps in the functioning of the 19-member apex National Syllabus and Teaching-Learning Material Committee (NSTC), which is expected to sign-off on the new books. (Photo for representation)
india news
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 08:25 am IST

‘Change in order not reflection of a judge’s ability’: Delhi High Court

The verdict comes days after ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and others accused in the excise policy case wrote to Delhi High Court chief justice seeking transfer of the CBI's plea against their discharge from the bench of justice Sharma to another bench, citing apprehension of a fair hearing.
delhi news
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 11:28 am IST

Supreme Court orders removal of 3 NCERT members from finalising future textbooks

The controversy relates to a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in an NCERT textbook.
india news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 10:53 pm IST

SC bars three from curriculum work over Class 8 judiciary chapter

The bench further directed that if the chapter on the judiciary is to be reintroduced in the Class 8 textbook. (File photo)
india news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 01:05 pm IST

NCERT tenders ‘unconditional apology’ over chapter on judiciary, withdraws book

NCERT said on Tuesday the entire book has been withdrawn and is not available.
india news
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Greater participation of women in judiciary key to credibility: CJI

Greater participation of women in judiciary key to credibility: CJI
india news
Published on Mar 09, 2026 04:16 am IST

Green safeguards non-negotiable but don’t work with tunnel vision, says CJI

Addressing judges and lawyers at the launch of a library dedicated to former Supreme Court judge justice Kuldeep Singh, also referred to as “green judge”, at the Punjab and Haryana high court, the CJI said that we must remember the economic context in which justice Singh gave judgments on environmental issues. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 07, 2026 09:16 pm IST

Securing the authority & integrity of the judiciary

In the last few years, broadsides against the apex court have increased. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)
opinion
Published on Mar 02, 2026 12:01 am IST

CPI MP calls for broader review of NCERT textbooks after recent concerns

P Sandosh Kumar further questioned "reckless or objectionable contents", underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials.
india news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 01:34 pm IST

Legal fraternity didn't review controversial NCERT text on judiciary: Officials

The Supreme Court has called for action against those who wrote the chapter, and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has also promised strict action.
india news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 07:20 am IST

‘They fired gunshot, judiciary is bleeding’: SC on NCERT book row | Top quotes

The Supreme Court has sought a “deeper probe” into the matter
india news
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 12:00 am IST

NCERT apologises for chapter after SC ire, says error was ‘purely unintentional’

NCERT has also initiated an internal review to examine how the section was included in the textbook.
india news
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Corruption, case backlog, too few judges: NCERT book lists challenges in judicial system

Corruption, case backlog, too few judges: NCERT book lists challenges in judicial system
news
Published on Feb 24, 2026 12:23 pm IST

Will Pam Bondi be impeached over Epstein files row? What to as hearing concludes

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Justice" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 11.
us news
Published on Feb 15, 2026 12:58 am IST

Judges reserving orders erode trust: SC

Judges reserving orders erode trust: SC
india news
Published on Feb 04, 2026 06:04 am IST

Strong judiciary essential for empowerment of democracy: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)
lucknow news
Updated on Jan 17, 2026 08:24 pm IST

Attempts by agencies to defame, says Mamata in request to CJI at Bengal event

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been fighting political battles with the BJP-led Union government, including alleged misuse of central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED). That issue is currently also in the Supreme Court.
india news
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 11:11 am IST

Let constitutional morality guide judicial independence

The jurisprudence developed by the Supreme Court and high courts in the last 50 years has gradually turned the judiciary into a protector of constitutional values. Today, the courts are imbued with, and embedded in, the philosophical foundations of constitutional morality. (HT Archive)
opinion
Published on Jan 07, 2026 09:33 pm IST

56 ex-judges denounce attempts to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras HC

56 ex-judges denounce attempts to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras HC
india news
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:25 pm IST

HTLS 2025: CJI Surya Kant calls for judiciary to constantly update knowledge

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 01:20 pm IST
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