NCERT apologizes for 'conspiracy' chapter, pulls book
NCERT has pulled its new Grade eight textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, and issued a full apology after the Supreme Court called out one chapter for suggesting a "deep-rooted conspiracy" against the judiciary.
The book was removed from shelves and the NCERT website in late February.
Chapter quoted former CJ Gavai on judiciary issues
Chapter four talked about problems facing Indian courts, like huge case backlogs, judge shortages, and corruption, and quoted former Chief Justice BR Gavai.
But current Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench felt the chapter crossed a line, calling it a "calculated move" against the judiciary.
PM Modi demands accountability
NCERT says including this content was an honest mistake and plans to rewrite the chapter with more care.
Prime Minister Modi has asked for accountability, while Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stopped distribution immediately and promised strict action against those responsible.