Caravan Article Controversy: Allegations Surface, Book Chapter Banned After Suo Motu Action

Caravan Article Controversy: Allegations Surface, Book Chapter Banned After Suo Motu Action
Justice Surya Kant and Supreme Court of India
New Delhi: A controversy has emerged following an article published in Caravan Magazine, which carried allegations against the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant. The magazine claimed that it possessed documentary evidence related to alleged irregularities, including property transactions and judicial conduct during his earlier tenure.
According to the published report, the article raised questions about the collegium system and the process through which judges are elevated from High Courts to the Supreme Court. The magazine stated that certain complaints and supporting documents had been submitted in the past and claimed that copies of affidavits and sale deeds were part of the record referenced in its investigation.
Suo Motu Cognizance and Ban on Book Chapter
Following separate developments, Justice Surya Kant reportedly took suo motu cognizance of a Class 8 textbook chapter titled “Judicial Corruption in Judiciary.” The chapter was subsequently banned, and the book was withdrawn from circulation after judicial intervention.
Reports indicate that soon after the issue of the textbook came into public discussion, the Caravan article was published, reiterating its claims and stating that it had evidence related to its allegations.
Legal and Institutional Context
It is important to note that the Caravan article represents journalistic claims published by the magazine. Any allegations against sitting judges fall under constitutional procedures, and only a competent legal process or parliamentary impeachment can determine accountability.
The Supreme Court has not publicly confirmed any findings of wrongdoing in relation to the claims mentioned in the article.
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