NCERT book row: Supreme Court modifies earlier order concerning 3 academics
The Supreme Court has modified its earlier order regarding three academics involved in a controversial NCERT textbook chapter. The court recalled its harsh remarks and allowed independent decisions by the Centre and States on the matter. It clarified that its previous comments were focused on the content rather than the individuals involved.
- ▪The Supreme Court recalled its earlier harsh observations regarding three academics linked to an NCERT textbook.
- ▪The court allowed the Centre and States to make independent decisions without being influenced by its previous comments.
- ▪The academics argued that the textbook content was a collective effort, not solely their responsibility.
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The Supreme Court on Friday (May 22, 2026) recalled its “harsh” observations made on its March 11 order that had directed the Centre, States and others to disassociate from three academics, following a row over an NCERT book chapter containing "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary.Editorial | Selective outrage: on Supreme Court and NCERT textbookThe apex court left it open to the Centre, States, Union Territories, public universities and institutions that receive funds from the Central or State governments to take an independent decision on the issue, without being influenced by its observations made in the March 11 order.A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M.
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