Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, Class 8 textbook to be rewritten

NCERT has apologized for inappropriate content in a Class 8 textbook. The chapter discussed judicial corruption. The Supreme Court strongly objected to these statements. NCERT has taken the book off its website. It will be rewritten for the 2026-27 academic session. The council respects the judiciary. The error was unintentional. NCERT aims to strengthen constitutional literacy.