NCERT issues apology over objectionable remarks against judiciary in Class 8 textbook, confirms publication’s withdrawal after SC’s intervention

• Rohan Umak
• March 10, 2026

Judiciary news: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Tuesday issued an apology after a Class 8 social science textbook, published by them, containing remarks on judicial corruption drew flak from the Supreme Court (SC). The council also confirmed that they have withdrawn the entire book from circulation. The book stirred controversy after a chapter published in it discussed challenges faced by the judiciary, including…