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Withdrawn Class 8 Book Drafted by Panel Including Lawyer, Officials Clarify

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News18•27-02-2026, 12:15

Withdrawn Class 8 Book Drafted by Panel Including Lawyer, Officials Clarify

•Officials confirm the withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook was drafted by a subject expert committee, including a lawyer.
•No separate procedure mandates legal fraternity vetting for chapters on the judiciary, clarifying a misconception.
•NCERT acknowledged "inappropriate textual material" as an error of judgment, expressed regret, and withdrew the book.
•Supreme Court called for action against those responsible, citing a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" to defame the judiciary.
•Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured accountability; NCERT apologized and halted distribution.

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