'Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary': SC slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

The Indian Centre has apologized amidst a controversy surrounding NCERT textbooks, with the Chief Justice of India heavily criticizing the board.

26 Feb, 05:50 — 26 Feb, 05:51

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a direct confrontation between India's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, and a national educational body, NCERT, over textbook content. The SC's strong remarks, including an accusation of a "conspiracy to defame judiciary," highlight concerns about judicial independence and the integrity of educational materials. The involvement of the Centre's apology further underscores the gravity and political sensitivity of the issue.

Key entitiesSupreme Court NCERT CJI Centre

The Story

What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The Supreme Court (SC) has expressed strong disapproval regarding an NCERT book.
The controversy revolves around a chapter in an NCERT textbook concerning corruption.
There is an ongoing "book row" involving NCERT.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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The Supreme Court slammed NCERT.

agreed·Times of Indiahindustan-times

The Supreme Court accused NCERT of a "deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary."

unverified·Times of India

The Supreme Court asked the government to take down the PDF of the book available online.

unverified·indian-express

The Centre apologized amid the NCERT book row.

unverified·hindustan-times

The CJI came down heavily on the board.

unverified·hindustan-times

Where they diverge

Focus of the Supreme Court's primary action or statement

Times of India

The SC's primary action was slamming NCERT over a "deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary."

indian-express

The SC's primary action was asking the government to take down the PDF of the book available online.

hindustan-times

The SC's primary action was the CJI coming down heavily on the board, alongside the Centre's apology.

Government's involvement or response

hindustan-times

The Centre apologized amid the NCERT book row.

Times of Indiaindian-express

These outlets do not explicitly mention the Centre's apology in their titles.

Coverage gaps

Accusation of a "deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary"

ReportedTimes of India

Missingindian-expresshindustan-times

Directive to the government to take down the PDF of the book available online

Reportedindian-express

MissingTimes of Indiahindustan-times

The Centre's apology amid the NCERT book row

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingTimes of Indiaindian-express

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Moderate (37/100)

3 sources25/33

Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Left (1)

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Right (2)

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Geographic diversity— 1 region4/34

India3

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual181d ago

'Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary': SC slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

By TOI NEWS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual181d ago

NCERT textbook row: SC asks govt to take down PDF of book available online

By Ananthakrishnan G

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Coverage Timeline

First report: hindustan-times · 26 Feb, 05:44|Full coverage: 3 · 6m|Window: 6m

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hindustan-times26 Feb, 05:44First to report

Centre apologises amid NCERT book row, CJI comes down heavily on board

indian-express26 Feb, 05:50

NCERT textbook row: SC asks govt to take down PDF of book available online

Times of India26 Feb, 05:51Latest update

'Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary': SC slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from a general 'book row' with an apology and strong remarks, to specific judicial directives and a more severe accusation of a conspiracy to defame the judiciary.

Initial Strong Remarks and ApologyFeb 26 morning

The Centre apologized amid the NCERT book row, and the CJI came down heavily on the board.

Specific Judicial DirectiveFeb 26 morning

The Supreme Court asked the government to take down the PDF of the controversial book available online.

Accusation of ConspiracyFeb 26 morning

The Supreme Court's strong condemnation included an accusation of a "deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary."

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'Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary': SC slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Sources

'Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary': SC slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

NCERT textbook row: SC asks govt to take down PDF of book available online

Coverage Timeline

Centre apologises amid NCERT book row, CJI comes down heavily on board

NCERT textbook row: SC asks govt to take down PDF of book available online

'Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame judiciary': SC slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

Story evolution

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Why this matters

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The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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