NationalWednesday, 8 July 2026·The Hindu - National
NCERT revises Class 8 Social Science chapter on judiciary after Supreme Court directions in 2026
NCERT released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook in 2026, removing disputed judiciary content and adding PIL, tribunals and ADR topics.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, NCERT released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook after directions from the Supreme Court in suo motu writ petition (civil) No. 1/2026, and Chapter 4 on the judiciary was rewritten by an expert committee of the Union Ministry of Education.
Key specifics
- The revised textbook was published in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions in suo motu writ petition (civil) No. 1/2026.
- Chapter 4, “The Role of the Judiciary in Society”, was rewritten by an expert committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Education.
- The withdrawn textbook had 51 members in its development team, while the revised edition lists 48 members.
- References to judicial backlog, PIL, tribunals and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms were revised, with fresh material added on PIL, tribunals and ADR.
- The Supreme Court had earlier ordered a complete blanket ban on further publication, reprinting and digital dissemination of the withdrawn textbook.
Exam lens
Question type: Education-policy and judiciary-related current affairs; TNPSC may ask about NCERT, suo motu writ petition No. 1/2026, Chapter 4 title, and the Supreme Court’s blanket ban order.