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NCERT orders immediate recall of Class 8 Social Science book amid judiciary row

NCERT has pulled back its Class 8 Social Science textbook after a Supreme Court ban on printing and distribution. The backlash involves a chapter that discusses the judiciary. The Court has demanded compliance and launched contempt proceedings. The Union government is withdrawing every copy and curbing online dissemination, with accountability for the books authorship and preparation under investigation.

27 Feb 2026 5:58 pm