Centre tells Supreme Court it is reconsidering 2026 UGC anti-discrimination regulations
- The Centre is reviewing the University Grants Commission's equity regulations addressing caste discrimination in higher education.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government has not yet determined the future direction of these regulations.
- The Supreme Court granted the UGC four weeks to respond to petitions challenging the provisions of the regulations.
- Petitioners argue that the regulations' definition of caste-based discrimination is overly restrictive and may cause harm.
Source: indiatoday.in
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