Priyanka Chaturvedi, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP, criticised the recent directions of the Supreme Court of India regarding a Class 8 textbook chapter discussing “corruption in the judiciary.” She termed the Court’s intervention “judicial overreach,” questioning its instructions related to the school textbook content.
The Supreme Court panel has called for Justice Yashwant Varma’s removal after finding substantial evidence of misconduct, including testimonies from 10 eyewitnesses who saw cash in his residence. A total of 55 testimonies corroborated the allegations, emphasizing concerns about judicial integrity and the seriousness of unexplained cash at his official domicile.
On December 12, 2024, LawChakra hosted a live discussion with journalist Saurav Das, covering issues in India’s judicial system, including the Uniform Civil Code, marital rape criminalization, and corruption. Das emphasized the need for systemic reforms, judicial independence, and the importance of judges adhering to constitutional ideals while addressing media influence and accountability.