Centre tells Supreme Court about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations
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.
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Times of India ·
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'Contemplating to appoint a committee': Centre to SC on UGC's equity rules
Centre tells Supreme Court about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations
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.
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Times of India and The Hindu. The Times of India published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hindu, 5 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: UGC, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Supreme Court, Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi.
