The NCERT Director in his affidavit had claimed that the textbook in question was not placed before the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee and the members of the Textbook Development Team had circulated the same only amongst a few members digitally. File image: Special Arrangement The controversial chapter on judiciary that appeared in the now-banned Class 8 Social Sciences textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) earlier this year, was reviewed within the NCERT and scrutinised at the highest levels, including by NCERT Director D.P. Saklani, an affidavit filed by educationist Suparna Diwakar stated. Ms. Diwakar was one of three experts barred by the Supreme Court from future state appointments over drafting of the chapter on corruption in judiciary. Published – April 29, 2026 10:50 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Nursing student rescued from Periyar valley canal dies From record turnout to unprecedented security, this West Bengal election marked by many firsts