Today, On 24th April, The Supreme Court has slammed the suicides linked to caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, calling it “extremely unfortunate.” It has granted the University Grants Commission (UGC) permission to announce new regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination and preventing such tragic incidents.
A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, advised the Union Government to form a High-Powered Committee addressing the rights and needs of the queer community. The Finance Ministry lifted restrictions on joint bank accounts for LGBTQ individuals. The Supreme Court ruling led to the establishment of a committee to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination.
