The NCERT's Class 8 Social Science textbook, titled 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond,' is expected to be back on shelves by the third week of June after being banned due to a controversial chapter on judicial corruption. The Supreme Court ordered the seizure of all copies in February 2026, citing concerns over the chapter's content, which highlighted issues of judicial corruption and backlog. In response, the NCERT has revised the textbook, removing all references to judicial corruption, and the updated manuscript has received internal approvals and is currently being printed. Prior to the ban, only 38 copies were sold out of 2.25 lakh printed. Following the controversy, the NCERT issued an unconditional apology, labeling the previous content an 'error in judgment.' Additionally, the Supreme Court recently modified its order against three academicians involved in drafting the chapter, allowing them to continue their work. This development comes as part of the NCERT's efforts to address the Supreme Court's concerns and ensure the integrity of educational materials.