After the rebuke of the Supreme Court, NCERT has accepted its mistake in matters related to the judiciary. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) on Tuesday (February 24) released a new social science book for class 8, Exploring Society: India and Beyond Vol II. After the release of the book, it was found that Chapter-4, titled The Role of Judiciary in our Society (pages 125-142), had inadvertently included some inappropriate content and errors of judgment.
Ban on distribution of books
The Department of School Education and Literacy (Ministry of Education) also lodged an objection to this and directed that the distribution of this book be banned until further notice. NCERT has followed these instructions of the Ministry of Education. NCERT has issued a press release regarding the controversial text The Role of Judiciary in our Society.
Respect the judiciary – NCERT
The Supreme Court has asked for an early hearing regarding this matter. CJI Surya Kant said that I have taken cognizance of the matter. No one will be allowed to defame the judiciary. The case will be heard soon. After this, NCERT clarified that they have utmost respect for the judiciary and consider it to be the protector of the Indian Constitution and protector of fundamental rights. The organization acknowledged that this mistake was completely unintentional and regretted the inclusion of inappropriate content in the relevant chapter.
NCERT admitted its mistake, know what it said
NCERT reiterated that the objective of the new books is to increase constitutional understanding, respect for institutions and democratic participation among students. He had no intention of reducing the dignity or authority of any constitutional institution. It has been told by the institution that this chapter will be rewritten in consultation with the concerned authority and will be made available to the students of class 8 in a revised form at the beginning of the academic session 2026-27. NCERT has again expressed regret for this mistake and reiterated its commitment to maintain institutional dignity and respect.
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