NCERT Class 8 Textbook Introduces Judicial Corruption and Case Backlog Topics

The NCERT's new Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces, for the first time, a section on 'corruption in the judiciary' within the chapter 'The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society.' It highlights challenges such as judicial corruption at various levels, a significant backlog of cases—approximately 81,000 in the Supreme Court, 6.24 million in High Courts, and 47 million in lower courts—and factors like judge shortages and complex procedures. The book outlines judges' code of conduct, accountability mechanisms including CPGRAMS complaints, and the constitutional impeachment process. It acknowledges public concerns about access to justice, especially for disadvantaged groups, and notes ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and trust in the judicial system.