Supreme Court Directs UGC to Finalise Anti-Caste Discrimination Rules in Universities within 2 Months

The Supreme Court has asked the UGC to frame regulations to prevent caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities. The UGC must finalise the rules within eight weeks to ensure student safety and equal opportunities. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to take steps to prevent caste-based […]

Supreme Court Seeks Suggestions on UGC Rules in Case Linked to Rohith Vemula, Payal Tadvi Suicides Over Caste Bias

Radhika Vemula and Abeda Salim Tadvi filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court of India, highlighting caste-based discrimination linked to their children’s suicides. The Court allows suggestions for UGC regulations to address such discrimination in higher education. Measures for better enforcement and protection for students are critically discussed.