R. Mahadevan, J.

1. This writ petitioner, urging a personal cause has aroused a noble thought by seeking a writ of Mandamus to modify the syllabus in the schools for students between VI to XII Standard so as to ensure that they are acquainted and taught thoroughly with all the 1,330 couplets of Thirukkural so as to mould them morally sound.

2. The contention of the writ petitioner, a retired Government Official, is that in the recent times, the moral values have declined in the society. That apart, the general behaviour among youngsters in the society is lacking in moral values, like, decency, respect to elders and others, hospitality, politeness, etc. The Courts being faced with increasing number of juvenile crimes, matrimonial disputes, increasing number of old age homes, etc. signify the decline in family values among people. As a senior citizen, he has come across various facets of life. As such, the present scenario is causing severe pain and agony to him. Since personally affected, he claims it unsafe to travel because of the threats of robbery and attack on senior citizens. Gone are the days where even a stranger would be given shelter and food, nowadays citizens, espec