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Apex Court Calls Content a ‘Calculated Move’ to Undermine Judiciary

Court Says Content Could Amount to Criminal Contempt

Expressing strong displeasure, the Bench observed that the inclusion of such material appeared to be a “calculated move” aimed at undermining the dignity and credibility of the judiciary.

The court said the matter warranted further investigation and warned that such actions could constitute criminal contempt due to their long-term impact on public trust.

“If allowed to go unchecked, this will erode people’s faith in the judiciary. No one will be allowed to go scot-free,” the Bench said.

Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasised the seriousness of the issue, stating, “It is my duty as the head of the institution to find out who is responsible; heads must roll.”

The court also remarked that the actions appeared to be part of a “deep-rooted, well-planned conspiracy” to defame the judiciary.

Centre Apologises, Court Seeks Accountability and Orders Probe

During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tendered an unconditional apology on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

However, the court criticised NCERT’s earlier communication, noting that it contained no apology and instead attempted to justify the inclusion of the controversial material.

The Bench indicated that a detailed probe would be conducted to identify those responsible and determine whether further legal action, including contempt proceedings, was warranted.

The matter has been listed for further hearing on March 11, with the court signalling strict scrutiny and accountability in what has become a major controversy involving educational content and institutional integrity.