3 Things The Catch Up: Supreme Court bans NCERT textbook publication (26 Feb)
Feb 26, 2026
Notable legal developments around NCERT textbook publication notices. Kerala High Court issues an interim stay affecting a film release and censorship concerns are discussed. Coverage of a high-level foreign visit including a tribute in Jerusalem and bilateral meeting previews. Report on an alleged armed boat attack near Cuba and its reported casualties.
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Supreme Court Notices Over NCERT Textbook Publication
- The Supreme Court issued notices about possible contempt after MPs Joyam Malya and Vipul M. Pancholi questioned NCERT's textbook publication decisions.
- Flora Swain reported the notices seek explanations from the School Education Secretary and NCERT Director over the contested material.
Kerala High Court Stays The Kerala Story 2 Release
- Kerala High Court granted interim stay on The Kerala Story 2 release, citing prima facie lack of censor board's application of mind.
- Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas noted CBFC guidelines on social harmony appeared not properly followed, prompting the stay.
Modi's Yad Vashem Visit And Diplomatic Talks
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and paid tribute to Holocaust victims with Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Modi toured the halls of names, placed a commemorative stone, and later held delegation-level talks with Netanyahu.