They Fired a Gunshot, We Are Bleeding CJI’s Emotional Outburst Over NCERT Textbook:

Imagine opening your child’s school textbook only to find a chapter that claims the very pillars of justice in our country are crumbling under corruption. That is exactly what sparked a massive firestorm in the Supreme Court this week.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant didn't hold back today. While hearing a case about a new Class 8 Social Science textbook, he described the inclusion of a section titled "Corruption in the Judiciary" as nothing short of a "deep-rooted and well-planned conspiracy."

What exactly was the problem? The new NCERT book, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, included a chapter discussing the challenges of the Indian legal system. While things like "backlog of cases" are common knowledge, the book went a step further, specifically highlighting corruption within the courts.

Senior lawyers like Kapil Sibal and AM Singhvi pointed out a glaring bias: why was the judiciary being singled out? The book didn't mention corruption in politics, the police, or the bureaucracy. It felt like a targeted attack on the one institution people still trust the most.

The Court’s "Blanket Ban" The CJI was visibly upset, stating, "They have fired a gunshot, and the judiciary is bleeding today." He emphasized that teaching such "lopsided" views to 13-year-olds could permanently damage their respect for the law.

As a result, the Supreme Court has ordered a complete blanket ban on the book. This isn't just for future printing—the court wants every single physical and digital copy seized immediately. Even the PDF versions online are being ordered down.

What happens next? While NCERT and the Education Ministry have offered an "unconditional apology," the Court isn't satisfied yet. They’ve issued show-cause notices to the NCERT Director and the School Education Secretary. The CJI made it clear: "Heads must roll." He wants to find out exactly who authorized this content and why.

For now, schools have been told not to teach anything from that specific book. It’s a developing story that has everyone from parents to high-ranking judges talking about what our children are actually learning behind those colorful book covers.