Summary
The revision omitted the previously included discussion of court case backlogs and two significant judgments.
The changes were made in compliance with instructions from India’s Highest Court.
Key Points
3 points1
Revised textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training.
2
Controversial chapter on the judiciary was rewritten, removing backlog and verdict references.
3
Update follows directives from India’s Highest Court.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsrevised
changed to be better
controversial
something people argued about
judiciary
the group of judges and courts
backlog
a lot of work waiting to be done
verdicts
decisions made by a court
acknowledgements
a note saying who helped
Supreme Court
India's Highest Court
directions
instructions or orders
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