The Economic Times

'Seems like a calculated move': SC says might take down NCERT excerpts on 'judicial corruption'

Taking suo motu cognisance, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant slammed objectionable excerpts on judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8 textbook. Terming it a well-planned conspiracy to undermine the judiciary's dignity, the court warned that those responsible would not go scot-free. Following the backlash, NCERT issued a public apology and committed to rewriting the controversial chapter to ensure the institution's reputation remains protected.