Supreme Court Reverses Adverse Remarks Against NCERT Textbook Experts
Supreme Court drops adverse remarks against 3 NCERT book experts
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The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier order that directed the disassociation of three academics from NCERT textbook activities, dropping all adverse remarks against them. The court accepted their explanation regarding the preparation of a Class 8 textbook chapter on judiciary corruption, emphasizing that it was a collective effort and allowing authorities to make independent decisions moving forward.
- 01The Supreme Court's March 11 order had initially contained severe criticisms of the three experts involved in preparing the NCERT textbook.
- 02The court acknowledged that the preparation of the textbook was a collective effort and that the experts did not intend to misrepresent the judiciary.
- 03The Centre had previously formed an Oversight Committee led by Justice (retd) Indu Malhotra to revise the controversial textbook.
- 04The court's decision to drop adverse remarks was influenced by the explanations provided by the experts regarding their knowledge and intentions.
- 05The Ministry of Education has reconstituted the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee to oversee the curriculum revision process.
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On Friday, the Supreme Court of India modified its previous order from March 11, which had directed various educational authorities to sever ties with three academics — Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar, and Alok Prasanna Kumar — involved in the creation of a controversial NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter addressing corruption in the judiciary. The court rescinded all adverse comments made against the experts, acknowledging their claim that the textbook's preparation was a collective effort and asserting that they did not intend to portray the judiciary negatively. The court stated that it is up to the Union, states, and union territories to make independent decisions regarding the experts without being influenced by prior remarks. The controversy arose from the textbook's chapter titled 'The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,' which was criticized for allegedly undermining the judiciary's authority. The court's latest ruling also addressed concerns raised by the experts regarding their reputations and careers, which had been adversely affected by the earlier order. The Ministry of Education has since formed an Oversight Committee to revise the textbook, emphasizing the importance of presenting a balanced view of the judiciary's role in society.
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The Supreme Court's decision allows the three experts to continue their academic work, potentially restoring their reputations and career prospects.
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