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NCERT textbook includes lesson on corruption in judiciary; CJI Surya Kant takes suo motu action, slams government
New Delhi, February 26, 2026: A huge controversy has erupted after the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) included a lesson titled "Corruption in the Judiciary" in the Class 8th Social Science textbook. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action on this, with Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant expressing strong displeasure over it. The court termed this lesson as "the first shot at the judiciary" and strongly reprimanded the government.
The matter was heard by a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymala Bagchi and Justice M. Pancholi in the Supreme Court. CJI Surya Kant said, "This lesson teaches students and the society that the judiciary is corrupt, which will spread wrong information. It depicts the judiciary being defamed in the media, which is very serious." They called the inclusion of this lesson a planned conspiracy and slammed NCERT in strong terms.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said, "The two persons who prepared this lesson will no longer be associated with any ministry. The government is taking this matter seriously and will determine the responsibility." The court ordered the government to immediately remove the controversial text from the digital platform. The court noted that the ministry concerned has the statutory authority to do so.
NCERT issued a statement expressing full respect for the judiciary. "This lesson was included due to negligence (negligence), and we regret this. This lesson will be rewritten and removed," NCERT said.
The Supreme Court decided not to close the case until the responsibility is determined. "No mercy will be shown and the action will continue until the court is satisfied," the court clarified. The government has promised to take responsibility and make immediate corrections.
This case has raised questions about the quality of educational content and the image of the judiciary. CJI Surya Kant raised the question of how the impact can be prevented if this lesson is available in the market and on social media.
New Delhi, February 26, 2026: A huge controversy has erupted after the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) included a lesson titled "Corruption in the Judiciary" in the Class 8th Social Science textbook. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action on this, with Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant expressing strong displeasure over it. The court termed this lesson as "the first shot at the judiciary" and strongly reprimanded the government.
The matter was heard by a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymala Bagchi and Justice M. Pancholi in the Supreme Court. CJI Surya Kant said, "This lesson teaches students and the society that the judiciary is corrupt, which will spread wrong information. It depicts the judiciary being defamed in the media, which is very serious." They called the inclusion of this lesson a planned conspiracy and slammed NCERT in strong terms.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said, "The two persons who prepared this lesson will no longer be associated with any ministry. The government is taking this matter seriously and will determine the responsibility." The court ordered the government to immediately remove the controversial text from the digital platform. The court noted that the ministry concerned has the statutory authority to do so.
NCERT issued a statement expressing full respect for the judiciary. "This lesson was included due to negligence (negligence), and we regret this. This lesson will be rewritten and removed," NCERT said.
The Supreme Court decided not to close the case until the responsibility is determined. "No mercy will be shown and the action will continue until the court is satisfied," the court clarified. The government has promised to take responsibility and make immediate corrections.
This case has raised questions about the quality of educational content and the image of the judiciary. CJI Surya Kant raised the question of how the impact can be prevented if this lesson is available in the market and on social media.
The matter was heard by a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymala Bagchi and Justice M. Pancholi in the Supreme Court. CJI Surya Kant said, "This lesson teaches students and the society that the judiciary is corrupt, which will spread wrong information. It depicts the judiciary being defamed in the media, which is very serious." They called the inclusion of this lesson a planned conspiracy and slammed NCERT in strong terms.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said, "The two persons who prepared this lesson will no longer be associated with any ministry. The government is taking this matter seriously and will determine the responsibility." The court ordered the government to immediately remove the controversial text from the digital platform. The court noted that the ministry concerned has the statutory authority to do so.
NCERT issued a statement expressing full respect for the judiciary. "This lesson was included due to negligence (negligence), and we regret this. This lesson will be rewritten and removed," NCERT said.
The Supreme Court decided not to close the case until the responsibility is determined. "No mercy will be shown and the action will continue until the court is satisfied," the court clarified. The government has promised to take responsibility and make immediate corrections.
This case has raised questions about the quality of educational content and the image of the judiciary. CJI Surya Kant raised the question of how the impact can be prevented if this lesson is available in the market and on social media.
