Politics · 6 Nov
How UGC’s equity rules evolved and why their contentious definitions are back under review
AI summaryThe University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 equity regulations, defining caste-based discrimination, were stayed by the Supreme Court in January 2026 due to concerns over vague provisions and potential misuse. The Union government is now considering setting up a committee to review the framework. The regulations were the result of a seven-year legal battle and a year-long expert committee process following petitions by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.
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