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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.

$Dismissing Rahul's dissent, Centre picks 5 from SC\ST groups$

Dismissing Rahul's dissent, Centre picks 5 from SC\ST groups

December 12, 2025, 04:12 PM - 3 min read

This move is aimed at dismissing opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s reported claim that the finalised list lacked names from SC, ST, OBC and minority communities. The Central government recommended one SC, one ST, one OBC, one minority representative, and one woman.

Tribal bodies protest Assam govt's ST extension for 6 communities

November 28, 2025, 04:51 PM - 3 min read

Hundreds of students and tribal activists protested in Kokrajhar against the Assam Cabinet’s decision to grant ST status to six additional communities. The ABSU and allied groups warned that the move threatens the rights and opportunities of existing tribal populations.

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.