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NCERT: India's Supreme Court Bans Textbook for Referring to Judicial Corruption
The Supreme Court described the textbook chapter on judicial corruption as a calculated attempt to undermine the judiciary and ordered immediate seizure of all copies.
- A suo motu order on Thursday halted the distribution of the NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook, registering a case before a three‑judge bench led by the Supreme Court of India.
- As a departure from prior editions, the chapter titled "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society" discussed corruption, case backlogs, and judges' shortages, flagged as deeply disturbing by advocates.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant said the court described the inclusion as a calculated move and a deep-rooted conspiracy, warning that 'the judiciary is bleeding'.
- NCERT withdrew the Class 8 textbook and apologised for "inappropriate content," promising to rewrite the chapter and identify those responsible, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, "In a suo motu case, we tender an unconditional apology."
- With millions of schoolchildren using NCERT textbooks, the court demanded names, minutes, and compliance reports, signaling extended scrutiny and potential contempt proceedings.
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From ‘corruption’ reference to contempt notice: Why Supreme Court banned NCERT’s Class 8 book
The new chapter discussed key challenges facing the judicial system, such as alleged corruption at different levels, a shortage of judges, complex legal procedures, and inadequate infrastructure.
·India
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The Independent (US)India’s top court bans school text book with section on ‘corruption of judiciary’
In a chapter about the role of judiciary in Indian society, the textbook reportedly referred to topics like ‘judicial corruption’ and ‘complaints against judges’
·London, United Kingdom
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Will fix accountability, take action: Education Minister on NCERT row after Supreme Court action - The Tribune
Remarks came on a day Supreme Court observed that there appeared to be a 'well-orchestrated conspiracy' to defame judiciary and imposed a 'complete blanket ban' on Class 8 NCERT book
·Chandigarh, India
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