The Supreme Court of India recalled adverse observations against academicians Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar and Alok Prasanna Kumar over an NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter, while retaining criticism that the judiciary-related content remained “wholly undesirable and unnecessary.”
The Supreme Court issued directions for speedy disposal of pending bail applications nationwide, stressing protection of undertrial prisoners’ rights and personal liberty. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant urged High Courts and investigating agencies to coordinate and avoid unnecessary delays.
