Supreme Court Critiques NCERT Over Judicial Corruption Chapter and Committee Composition

The Supreme Court of India criticized the NCERT over a chapter on judicial corruption in a Class 8 textbook, raising concerns about the institution's credibility and textbook preparation processes. An affidavit revealed that the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), responsible for textbook development, included the late Bibek Debroy as a member, indicating the committee had not been reconstituted since his death in 2024. The controversy has prompted calls for improved oversight and professionalism in educational content creation.