The NCERT Director in his affidavit had claimed that the textbook in question was not placed before the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee and the members of the Textbook Development Team had circulated the same only amongst a few members digitally. File image: Special Arrangement
The controversial chapter on judiciary that appeared in the now-banned Class 8 Social Sciences textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) earlier this year, was reviewed within the NCERT and scrutinised at the highest levels, including by NCERT Director D.P. Saklani, an affidavit filed by educationist Suparna Diwakar stated.
Ms. Diwakar was one of three experts barred by the Supreme Court from future state appointments over drafting of the chapter on corruption in judiciary.
Published – April 29, 2026 10:50 pm IST
