SC hearing on NCERT Class 8 textbook LIVE updates: CJI-led Bench to hear suo motu case on inclusion of chapter on 'corruption in judiciary'

NCERT has issued a statement apologising for the “inappropriate textual material” and said the distribution of the book has been stopped

26 Feb, 04:13 — 26 Feb, 04:35

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The inclusion of a chapter discussing 'corruption in judiciary' in a school textbook is highly sensitive, as it directly questions the integrity of a fundamental pillar of democracy, potentially influencing young minds and sparking debate about judicial accountability and educational content. The Supreme Court's *suo motu* intervention underscores the gravity with which the judiciary views such portrayals, highlighting concerns about its public image and the appropriateness of such material for an 8th-grade curriculum.

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The Supreme Court will hear a *suo motu* case.
The case is related to a chapter on 'corruption in judiciary'.
The chapter in question is part of an NCERT Class 8 textbook.

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Supreme Court to hear a suo motu case.

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The case concerns a chapter on 'corruption in judiciary' in an NCERT Class 8 textbook.

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NCERT has issued a statement apologising for the “inappropriate textual material”.

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NCERT has stopped the distribution of the book.

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NCERT has issued a statement apologising for the “inappropriate textual material” and stopped the distribution of the book.

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