Supreme Court Bans NCERT Textbook Section on Judicial Corruption Amid Controversy

The NCERT's Class 8 social science textbook, featuring a chapter on judicial challenges including corruption, has sparked controversy after the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, condemned the content as defamatory and ordered its ban. The textbook development team includes diverse academics and officials. While the Court emphasized concern over misleading claims to students, the government apologized and assured corrective measures. The debate highlights tensions between educational content and judicial reputation.