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Amidst the controversy surrounding the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) book, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the Center has directed NCERT to review textbooks for all classes. The Supreme Court bench stated that it would have been better if the Center had formed an expert committee to review the curriculum instead of asking NCERT. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the SC that a panel of domain experts would review the curriculum. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that they have initiated systemic changes within NCERT and that nothing will be published without review by domain experts.

The Supreme Court has directed the Center, states, and universities to distance themselves from the three experts who drafted the controversial chapter in the NCERT's Class 8 textbook.

Earlier, NCERT had apologized.

Earlier, NCERT had issued an unconditional apology for the Judiciary chapter in the Class 8 textbook. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) posted a statement regarding this on the social media platform X. The post read, "The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) recently published the social science textbook, 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond,' Grade 8 (Part II), which contained Chapter IV titled 'The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society.' The Director and Members of NCERT unconditionally apologize for Chapter IV. The entire book has been withdrawn and is no longer available."

The post further read, "We regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the understanding of all stakeholders. NCERT is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, sensitivity, and accountability in educational content."