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.
- On Thursday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the Union is reviewing the University Grants Commission Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations.
- The Supreme Court stayed the regulations on January 29, observing they were "prima facie vague and capable of misuse," after they were introduced following the deaths of two students, Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.
- Protesters contended the regulations were biased against general category students, citing concerns regarding "false complaints," while the 2026 rules required monitoring committees unlike previous 2012 guidelines that lacked enforcement for non-compliant Institutes.
- Advocate Indira Jaising urged the bench to establish a timeline for the Union's decision; Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana adjourned the case for four weeks.
- The Union asked the court to defer examining the case until the review concludes, and the regulations remain suspended while the government redrafts them to address the court's concerns.
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UGC Equity Regulations 2026 Under Reconsideration, Centre Tells SC
On January 29, the top court had stayed the 2026 UGC equity regulations, saying the framework was \"prima facie vague\", can have \"very sweeping consequences\" and may end up dividing society with a \"dangerous impact\".
Indian Express
UGC 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.
Central Govt On UGC Rules: UGC rules are being considered, Central Government told the Supreme Court
New Delhi. There is important news on UGC rules. The Central Government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it is reconsidering the UGC Equity Regulations 2026. The Supreme Court has currently put a stay on these rules. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Government before the bench headed by CJI Surya Kant, said that he is not saying what will be the decision on the UGC rules, but the government is considering it. The …
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