SC orders seizure of NCERT textbooks over ‘judiciary corruption’ chapter; directs Centre, states to immediately comply

Taking suo motu cognisance, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant slammed "objectionable" excerpts on judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8 textbook. Terming it a "well-planned conspiracy" to undermine the judiciary's dignity, the court warned that those responsible would not go scot-free. Following the backlash, NCERT issued a public apology and committed to rewriting the controversial chapter to ensure the institution's reputation remains protected.