NCERT textbook content shows ‘deep-rooted conspiracy’ to show judiciary as corrupt: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has criticized an NCERT Class 8 textbook for allegedly promoting a conspiracy to portray the judiciary as corrupt. The court described the inclusion of this content as a calculated move to undermine the institution.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between educational curriculum standards and the protection of institutional reputation in India.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 26, 2026) said there was a “deep-rooted conspiracy” behind the “very, very calculated move” to portray the judiciary as a venal institution in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
The article reports on judicial proceedings and official statements without taking a stance on the textbook's content.
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