Supreme Court Stays UGC's New 'Equity' Rules, Orders Redrafting
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Moneycontrol•29-01-2026, 14:56
Supreme Court Stays UGC's New 'Equity' Rules, Orders Redrafting
- •The Supreme Court has stayed the recent UGC 'equity' regulations, citing vague language and potential for exploitation.
- •The apex court invoked Article 142 to ensure existing redressal mechanisms for marginalized groups remain intact.
- •The new regulations, notified on January 13, mandated 'equity committees' in higher education institutions to address discrimination complaints.
- •These committees were to include representatives from OBC, SC, ST, persons with disabilities, and women.
- •The plea challenged the regulations for narrowly defining caste-based discrimination, potentially denying protection to general category individuals.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court halts UGC's new equity rules, demanding redrafting to ensure fair and comprehensive protection.
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