Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026:
The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.The court directed that the previous 2012 guidelines remain in force while expressing concerns that the new rules were vague and capable of dividing society.The controversy stems from the UGC’s attempt to replace the 14-year-old equity framework with a more stringent, enforceable set of rules.While intended to curb caste-based discrimination following high-profile tragedies (like those of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi), the 2026 regulations sparked a massive backlash.
