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The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, notified on January 13, mandated that all higher education institutions form ‘equity committees’ to look into complaints of discrimination and promote equity, and that these committees must include members of the OBC, SC and ST communities, persons with disabilities and women

SC says UGC equity regulations framework ‘vague’

January 30, 2026, 09:34 AM - 3 min read

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Baghchi observed that the framework can have “very sweeping consequences” and may end up dividing the society with a “dangerous impact”

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre and the UGC on the various pleas challenging the regulation, contending that the Commission adopted a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination and excluded certain categories from institutional protection

SC stays UGC regulation on caste-based discrimination

January 29, 2026, 03:24 PM - 2 min read

The new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form “equity committees” to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13

The petition submitted that “by design and operation, this definition accords legal recognition of victimhood exclusively to certain reserved categories and categorically excludes persons belonging to general or upper castes from it protective ambit, regardless of the nature, gravity, or context of discrimination suffered by them”.

Uproar against new UGC equity regulations grows

January 28, 2026, 10:20 AM - 2 min read

The latest petition has been filed by an advocate named Vineet Jindal, who says that Regulation 3(c) of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, allows for an exclusionary, asymmetric and caste-specific definition of ‘caste-based discrimination’ that denies equal protection of law to a substantial section of citizens solely on the basis of caste

Govt brings equity rules to curb bias in educational institutions

January 15, 2026, 05:41 PM - 4 min read

The Centre has notified UGC regulations mandating equity committees and opportunity centres in higher education institutions to curb caste-based discrimination on campuses.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan - file image.

Pradhan seeks OBC status for 14 Odisha communities

November 24, 2025, 03:11 PM - 3 min read

Pradhan maintained that the inclusion of these communities in the Central OBC list would be a vital step towards ensuring their social and economic development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Jharkhand Assembly elections, in Bokaro district, Jharkhand, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Cong-JMM playing divide and rule among SC, STs and OBCs: PM

November 10, 2024, 07:45 PM - 3 min read

Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress and JMM of attempting to divide Jharkhand’s tribal, SC, and OBC communities for political gain, warning that only unity can protect their rights and resources.

SC seeks data from WB govt on 77 castes under OBC list

August 5, 2024, 01:35 PM - 2 min read

The top court also issued notices to the private litigants who had moved High Court against inclusion of mostly Muslims in the Other Backward Classes list.

PM Modi escalates attack on Mamata in Bengal

May 28, 2024, 07:46 PM - 2 min read

While addressing a poll rally in Barasat, PM Modi highlights CM Mamata Banerjee's reactions over OBC reservation verdict.

Mamata refuses to accept Cal HC’s order on OBC reservation

May 22, 2024, 07:46 PM - 2 min read

OBC reservation quota will continue to exist, asserts Mamata after Cal HC’s order.

OBCs, EBCs standout in LS poll list released by JD(U)

March 24, 2024, 03:15 PM - 2 min read

According to Sanjay Jha, the list of candidates includes “six OBCs, five EBCs, one Mahadalit, a Muslim and three from the upper castes. There are also two women. Care has been taken to ensure that all sections of the society get a fair representation”.