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flag A new Indian textbook details judicial delays and corruption, prompting calls for broader accountability scrutiny.

flag In contrast to previous editions, a section on corruption, case backlogs, and judge shortages in India's judiciary is now included in the updated NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook. flag It lists more than 4.7 crore pending cases in lower courts, 62.40 lakh in high courts, and 81,000 in the Supreme Court. flag It also points out that judges are subject to an accountability system such as CPGRAMS and a code of conduct. flag B.R., former Chief Justice. flag Gavai is cited as cautioning that corruption erodes public confidence. flag Congress MP Kapil Sibal has called for a more balanced approach and questioned why corruption in politics, public services, and investigative agencies isn't subject to the same level of scrutiny as this inclusion. flag The revision is a component of the National Education Policy 2020's larger curriculum reforms.

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