The Supreme Court of India has stayed the UGC’s 2026 Regulations on caste-based discrimination, warning that vague provisions could be misused and divide society. The Court directed that the 2012 Regulations will continue until further orders, citing serious constitutional and social concerns.
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.
