Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulation 2026 Bill: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed its decision on UGC’s equity regulation Bill. As per the verdict of the SC, the committee should reassess and revisit the entire matter on safeguarding reserved category students against any discrimination. The regulations suggested by jurists are completely vague and can be misused at times.
During the hearing on the Equity Regulation Bill in educational institutions, a lot of valid questions were raised concerning the general category being left out when it comes to protecting students against any ragging or discriminatory incidents. Read this complete article to get more details on Supreme Court stays UGC Equity Regulation 2026 Bill.
Supreme Court Stayed UGC Equity Regulation Bill: Latest Developments
Chief Justice of India speaking on the regulation bill raised a valid question:” Are we becoming regressive in turning into a casteless society?” He was highly disappointed with the Bill demanding separate hotels for different castes. Furthermore, Justice Bagchi added that India’s unity should be reflected in the educational institutions. He also questioned the removal of ragging from the 2026 bill.
Senior Advocate India Jaising, who was present in the 2019 PIL case that led to the present regulation, also showed concern regarding the demand put in the Equity Regulation Bill. However, with the bench’s proposal to freeze current regulations, Jaising opposed by arguing that no judgment on the matter will leave students again in a state of confusion and injustice.
As per the Supreme Court’s order, the UGC Equity Regulation Bill will, for the time being, remain in abeyance, and as per Article 142, the 2012 regulation will be enforced till further orders.