We Know What’s Happening: Supreme Court To Hear Challenge Against UGC Rules On Caste Discrimination

Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging UGC’s new rules to prevent caste discrimination in educational institutions. CJI Surya Kant said, “We know what’s happening. Make sure defects are cured. We will list it.”

Exclusion of General Category Students: UGC Equity Rules 2026 Challenged in Supreme Court Over Grievance Redressal Mechanism

The UGC’s Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, have been challenged before the Supreme Court for allegedly excluding general category students from the grievance redressal mechanism, raising constitutional concerns over equality and access to justice in universities.