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SC stays UGC regulations on caste discrimination, says it is 'capable of misuse'
Updated On: 29 January, 2026 05:19 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The Supreme Court order came after various pleas were filed contending that the University Grants Commission (UGC) adopted a "non-inclusionary" definition of caste-based discrimination and excluded certain categories from institutional protection
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The top court was hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of UGC Equity Regulations 2026. File Pic
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the recent UGC Equity Regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses, observing they are prima facie "vague" and "capable of misuse".
The apex court orally observed that if it does not intervene in the matter, that would have a dangerous impact and divide the society.
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