Textbook Controversy

NCERT withdraws class 8 social science textbook over judiciary chapter

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has withdrawn its newly released class 8 social science textbook following controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption.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.