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NCERT apologizes for 'offending chapter' on judiciary corruption in Class 8 book

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CNBC TV18•10-03-2026, 09:57

NCERT apologizes for 'offending chapter' on judiciary corruption in Class 8 book

•NCERT issued an "unconditional and unqualified" public apology for a chapter on judiciary corruption in a Class 8 textbook.
•The chapter, titled "The Role of Judiciary in our Society," was part of "Exploring Society: India and Beyond," Grade 8 (Part II).
•The entire book has been withdrawn and is no longer available; NCERT expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.
•This follows a previous apology on February 25 for "inappropriate content" after Supreme Court criticism, with plans to rewrite the chapter.
•The contentious chapter highlighted corruption, case backlogs, and a shortage of judges as challenges faced by the judicial system.

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