Controversy in NCERT Class 8 Social Science Chapter
In February 2026, a major controversy emerged regarding the NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook, specifically a new chapter titled " The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society ." The Controversy The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance (action on its own) of the textbook's content, which explicitly discussed " corruption in the judiciary " as a significant challenge. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described the inclusion as a "deep-rooted conspiracy" and a "calculated move" to defame the institution. Live Law +3 Key Content in the Disputed Chapter According to reports from The Indian Express and other outlets, the textbook included: Systemic Challenges: It listed corruption at various levels, a massive backlog of cases (over 47 million in lower courts), and a shortage of judges as primary hurdles. Impact on Access: It noted that for the poor and disadvantaged...