The Supreme Court of India heard a case related to a Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
The issue was about a chapter that referred to corruption and case backlogs within the judiciary.
What Triggered the Case?
Media reports highlighted that a revised NCERT textbook included references to:
“Corruption at various levels of the judiciary”
A “massive backlog” of pending cases
Structural delays caused by shortage of judges and procedural complexity
Following this, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance.
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What Did the Court Say?
During hearings, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant made strong observations regarding the content.
The Bench described parts of the chapter as “extremely contemptuous” and “reckless”.
The Court ordered:
“A complete blanket ban is hereby imposed on any further publication, reprinting or digital dissemination of the book.”
It also stated that any attempt to circulate the book would amount to breach of its directions.
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What Action Was Taken?
The textbook was withdrawn from circulation.
Notices were issued to senior education officials and the NCERT Director.
They were asked to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated.
The matter remained under judicial consideration.
Did the Government Respond?
According to government sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed that the approval process behind the chapter be examined and accountability be fixed where necessary.
NCERT expressed “regret” over what it called an “error in judgement”.
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Why This Mattered
NCERT textbooks were widely used under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and in several state and private schools.
Any change or withdrawal affected millions of students nationwide.
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