Chief Justice's NCERT Takedown: Here's What Happened Behind The Scenes

In a recent significant development, the Supreme Court of India imposed a ban on a National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbook due to a controversial chapter addressing the judiciary. This decision followed two days of intensive discussions and logistical efforts to provide Chief Justice Surya Kant with a copy of the contentious book. The chapter in question allegedly contained inaccuracies and misrepresentations of judicial proceedings, prompting the Chief Justice's stern response. As the Supreme Court continues to uphold the integrity of legal education, this incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny of educational materials in India. The NCERT, tasked with developing curricular resources, now faces increased pressure to ensure that its publications accurately represent the judiciary, reflecting the sensitivity surrounding the portrayal of legal institutions in educational texts. This move is seen as part of a broader initiative to enhance the quality of education and maintain a balanced narrative regarding the role of the judiciary in Indian democracy.