Centre tells Supreme Court about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations
The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that it will form a special committee to re-examine the UGC's 2026 equity regulations. The court had previously stayed these rules, labeling them as potentially regressive and overly broad.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal and social tension regarding caste-based discrimination and equity policies within India's higher education system.
New Delhi The Centre on Thursday (November 5, 2026) informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions. Issues surrounding UGC regulations | Explained storyline 1 A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the government was examining ways to address the concerns of students and ensure that no section of the student community feels excluded, threatened or apprehensive under the regulatory framework. "The government is contemplating appointing a committee," the law officer said.
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