The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the UGC Equity Regulations 2026, aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education, are under reconsideration. The court adjourned challenges to the rules for four weeks and directed the UGC to file a comprehensive counter affidavit.
New Delhi, August 20, 2026: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities, are under reconsideration.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana about the development.
The court adjourned for four weeks a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the regulations and asked the UGC to file a comprehensive counter affidavit within that period. The petitioners may file their rejoinders, if any, within two weeks thereafter, Live Law reports.
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