The challenge to the UGC’s equity regulations was mentioned for urgent listing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who indicated that the Court was aware of the controversy surrounding the newly notified framework.
According to UGC’s new regulations, every higher education institution will have to establish an equal opportunity centre, comprising representatives from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Women.
The UGC regulations, notified on January 13, 2026, apply to all higher educational institutions across the country.
The filmmakers have applied for the Academy Awards in several categories. The 'RRR' team has requested consideration for Best Picture for DVV Danayya, Best Director for SS Rajamouli.
Criticism that the normative appeal of affirmative action will be diluted by introduction of economic quota is ill-founded
