"Heads Must Roll": Court Bans NCERT Book With Controversial Judiciary Chapter

The Supreme Court of India has ordered the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to withdraw a chapter from its Class VIII Social Science textbook that discusses 'corruption in the judiciary'. The court expressed strong disapproval of the content, emphasizing the need for accountability within the judiciary. This decision comes in the wake of growing concerns regarding the portrayal of judicial institutions in educational materials. The chapter's inclusion was seen as detrimental, potentially influencing young minds with a skewed perception of the justice system. The Supreme Court's call for 'heads to roll' underlines the urgency for educational authorities to scrutinize curriculum content to ensure it fosters a balanced and accurate understanding of the judiciary. This incident reflects broader discussions about the integrity of educational resources and the imperative for transparency and responsibility within India's educational framework.