The Supreme Court of India ordered a complete halt on the reprinting, sale and digital circulation of a recently published Class 8 Social Science textbook by NCERT after objecting to certain references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a chapter discussing the role of courts in society. The Court expressed concern over the portrayal of the judiciary and directed immediate withdrawal of the material.
The decision highlights judicial sensitivity regarding institutional credibility and the balance between academic content and respect for constitutional bodies, raising wider debates on curriculum oversight and freedom of expression in educational materials.
APSC Relevance: Role of judiciary, separation of powers, judicial oversight, and issues related to education policy and constitutional institutions
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