UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre tells SC
The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the 2026 University Grants Commission equity regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses is under reconsideration.
On January 29, the apex court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance.
The matter came up for hearing on Thursday before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
"This is the UGC regulation matter.
It is under reconsideration," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench.
The bench asked the UGC to file a comprehensive counter affidavit within four weeks.
It said petitioners may file rejoinder, if any, within two weeks thereafter.
The apex court was hearing a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 2026 regulations.
On January 29, the top court had stayed the 2026 UGC equity regulations, saying the framework was "prima facie vague", can h
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