The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has revised its Class 8 textbook, removing sections that discussed 'corruption in the judiciary' following Supreme Court directives.

The original textbook had highlighted judicial backlogs, misconduct cases, and cited former Chief Justice BR Gavai's acknowledgment of systemic issues.However, the Supreme Court banned the publication of the textbook, citing 'offending' content, and ordered its removal from public access.

The revised edition now describes the judiciary as an 'impartial and independent institution' safeguarding citizens' rights, with added content on public interest litigation, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution.

The chapter's structure was rewritten by an expert committee to comply with court orders, and key contributors to the contentious chapter were removed from the development team.The changes reflect a broader trend of political and judicial sensitivity in educational content, balancing academic rigor with public discourse.