Declaring that “heads must roll”, CJI Surya Kant orders “blanket and complete ban” on the Class 8 social science textbook; initiates contempt action, issues show cause to NCERT director, School Educat
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 26, 2026) said there was a “deep-rooted conspiracy” behind the “very, very calculated move” to portray the judiciary as a venal institution in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
The textbook was published by the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, in February.
Published - February 26, 2026 09:20 pm IST
Source: The Hindu - India News
