Revised NCERT Class 8 Social Science Textbook to Return After Supreme Court Ban
The NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond,' withdrawn in February 2026 following a Supreme Court ban over a chapter on judicial corruption and case backlogs, is set to return in a revised edition by the third week of June. The updated version removes all references to judicial corruption after an expert review and internal approvals. The controversy also involved temporary restrictions on three academics linked to the book, which were later lifted by the court.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 15%, Centre 80%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives focusing on the official actions of the Supreme Court and NCERT without partisan framing. They include viewpoints on the judiciary's concerns, the academic contributors affected, and the institutional responses, reflecting a balanced coverage of the controversy and subsequent revisions without favoring any political stance.
The overall tone is neutral and factual, reporting the sequence of events and institutional responses without emotive language. While the controversy is acknowledged, the coverage emphasizes resolution through revision and approval, resulting in a balanced sentiment that neither praises nor criticizes involved parties.
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