New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- As the Supreme Court took suo moto cognisance of NCERT's class eighth study curriculum, former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Wednesday said that he could affirm, "without any fear of contradiction," that the judiciary, as one of the pillars of Indian democracy, has rendered stellar service in upholding individual rights, promoting justice, and strengthening democracy in the country.

He further emphasised that the judiciary is a venerable institution, and any attempt to legitimise narratives labelling it as corrupt is completely unacceptable. He praised the Chief Justice for taking the appropriate steps to prevent the denigration of the judiciary.

"I am delighted that the Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognisance....