The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of multiple regulations framed by the University Grants Commission, including its 2026 Promotion of Equity rules and the 2023 and 2012 student grievance-related frameworks. These regulatory measures are now in dispute.
The Supreme Court of India today rejected a PIL seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the Constitution acknowledges Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, dismissing the plea. Additionally, a recent landmark decision revised the framework for SC and ST reservations, allowing states to create sub-classifications within these groups.
