The decision is intended to enable incoming chief justices to familiarise themselves with the administrative and judicial functioning of their new courts before formally assuming charge
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and comprising justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, acknowledged the urgency of the matter.
The officials cited also pointed out that the previous Class 8 social science textbook -- which was in use until 2024 -- didn’t mention corruption at all.
Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission has deployed 240 CAPF companies to ensure law and order during electoral roll revisions.