The Supreme Court stated that criticism of the judiciary is acceptable through proper channels. Fair and informed critique is vital for institutional accountability and self-correction. The court closed proceedings on NCERT's Class 8 textbook content regarding judicial corruption. The controversial chapter was replaced after revisions suggested by an expert panel. The apex court emphasized responsible discourse over uninformed assertions in public discourse.

The Supreme Court stated that criticism of the judiciary is acceptable through proper channels. Fair and informed critique is vital for institutional accountability and…

A confident judiciary answers criticism with reason, corrects itself when necessary, and doesn’t use contempt jurisdiction as a shield