UGC Equity Regulations 2026 Under Reconsideration: Centre to Supreme Court
The government asked for time to revise rules that would require colleges to set up committees, helplines and monitoring teams to curb caste discrimination.
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Times of IndiaUGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre to SC
On January 29, the top court had stayed the 2026 UGC equity regulations, saying the framework was "prima facie vague", could have "very sweeping consequences" and may end up dividing society with a "dangerous impact".
UGC caste discrimination rules under review, Centre tells Supreme Court
The Centre told the Supreme Court it is reconsidering the UGC's new equity regulations challenged by multiple petitioners. The court has asked the UGC for a common response, keeping the rules in abeyance while scrutiny continues.
The central government made a significant statement in the Supreme Court regarding the UGC regulations, saying, "We are reconsidering this."
UGC Equity Regulations 2026: The central government has provided a major update to the Supreme Court regarding the UGC's new equity regulations. The government stated that it is reconsidering the regulations. Meanwhile, the court has given the UGC four weeks to file its response.
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