NCERT publishes revised Class 8 Social Science textbook, rewrites controversial chapter on judiciary
The NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook that removes controversial sections regarding judicial corruption and backlogs. The changes were made in compliance with a Supreme Court directive following public and legal backlash.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing tensions between educational curriculum standards and the judiciary's public image in India.
Months after it stoked a controversy for allegedly defaming the judiciary , the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook dropping the disputed portions.
The article reports on the factual changes to the textbook and the legal context without taking a stance on the appropriateness of the censorship.
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