Textbook Controversy

NCERT withdraws class 8 social science textbook over judiciary chapter

27 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has withdrawn its newly released class 8 social science textbook following controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption. The Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on its further publication and dissemination. NCERT expressed regret for the unintentional inclusion of inappropriate content.