The Union Government has tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court following a massive controversy over NCERT’s Class 8 Social Science textbook. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slammed the content—which alleged widespread corruption in the judiciary—calling it a "matter of great concern."
The contentious chapter claimed that the poor face significant corruption at various judicial levels. Chief Justice Surya Kant took a stern stance, suggesting a "well-planned conspiracy" to defame the courts and warning that those responsible for this negligence will not be spared.
Action Taken:
Immediate Recall: All affected textbooks have been withdrawn.
Accountability: The Minister promised strict action against those behind the syllabus change.
Legal Stance: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta formally apologized on behalf of the Centre.
The Ministry has vowed to overhaul the vetting process to ensure such "carelessness" never recurs.