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 […]
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
The Supreme Court learned that the West Bengal Governor appointed six full-term vice-chancellors and plans to finalize five more amid ongoing disputes over university control with the state government. The appointments were guided by a selection committee led by former Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, amidst tensions affecting higher education governance.
The Gujarat High Court has barred universities and the state from assigning students to law colleges without recognition from the Bar Council of India (BCI). Justice Vimal K. Vyas instructed the BCI to promptly inspect and report on unrecognised colleges by June 15, 2024. The court granted interim relief to a specific law college until the next hearing scheduled for June 20, 2024.