SC bars three from curriculum work over Class 8 judiciary chapter

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the rewriting of a chapter on judicial corruption in a Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook. In a significant order, the court directed the Centre, all state governments, and publicly funded institutions to distance themselves from individuals involved in preparing the controversial content.

The directive specifically concerns Professor Michel Danino, who chaired the NCERT social science curriculum panel, along with two associate members. The court said these individuals should no longer be associated with curriculum development or textbook preparation funded by public money.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued instructions to the Union government, all states, and institutions that receive government funding either fully or partially to remove the individuals concerned from any curriculum-related projects.