The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has faced backlash for including a chapter in its curriculum that addresses corruption within the judiciary. The controversy surrounding this chapter escalated, prompting the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance and schedule a hearing. In response to the criticisms and the Supreme Court's involvement, NCERT expressed its regret, asserting that it has immense respect for the judiciary and did not intend to offend.

The NCERT's apology comes at a crucial time as the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, is set to hear the matter which has garnered considerable public attention. The chapter was included in the eighth-grade textbook as part of an initiative to raise awareness about constitutional institutions. However, the inclusion of such sensitive subject matter seems to have sparked a significant uproar, suggesting that the teaching of judicial corruption might have been perceived as undermining the integrity of the judiciary itself.

As the Supreme Court prepares to examine this issue, the implications for educational policy and the treatment of sensitive topics in Indian curricula will be in focus. The court's decision may set a precedent for how educational authorities approach controversial subjects in the future, reflecting larger societal attitudes towards institutions of governance and accountability within them.