UGC equity rules: Centre plans fresh review after Supreme Court raises concerns

Centre tells Supreme Court it may set up a panel to review UGC equity on campus regulations

The Centre said it was examining criticism about the Regulations, which had sparked protests by upper-caste student groups; the Court had stayed the regulations in January, stating that they were “too vague”

Caste discrimination: ‘Mulling constituting committee to revisit UGC Regulations,’ Centre tells SC

As the Supreme Court suggested revisiting the controversial UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses, the Centre on Thursday said it was mulling constituting a committee to revisit the regulations. Aimed at…

Centre Forms Panel to Review UGC Equity Rules

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education…

Centre tells SC about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations

New Delhi: The Centre Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya…

UGC rules row: Centre mulls review panel, months after Supreme Court stay

Modi government weighs changes to controversial equity regulations amid continuing legal and political scrutiny

Centre tells SC about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations

New Delhi, Nov 5: The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice…

Centre Informs SC of Panel to Re-examine UGC's 2026 Equity Rules

"The government is contemplating appointing a committee," the law officer said.

Centre tells Supreme Court about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya…

Centre tells SC about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya…

UGC Regulation Row: SC calls for protection of all students; Centre assures review through a panel on new regulation

NEW DELHI: The Union government on November 5 informed the Supreme Court that it was considering constituting a committee to revisit the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, which were stayed in January following concerns that certain…

Considering committee to review UGC caste discrimination rules: Centre to SC

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it was examining concerns over the UGC's 2026 equity regulations and considering a committee to address objections

Centre To Revisit UGC Equity Norms; Supreme Court Grants More Time Over Caste Bias Rules

'Contemplating to appoint a committee': Centre to SC on UGC's equity rules

Centre to set up panel to revisit UGC equity regulations, Supreme Court told

“Why don’t you revisit these regulations so that the next generation is taken care of? They should protect the interest of every student,” the bench said

Centre tells Supreme Court it will review UGC rules on caste discrimination, plans to set up committee

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it will reconsider the controversial University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations introduced to address caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions. The government told the apex court that it is planning to constitute a committee to…

SC seeks Centre, ECI response to plea challenging blanket immunity for Election Commissioners

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea challenging legal immunity granted to the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners for acts performed in official duties. The petition questions whether Section 16 of the 2023 law…