INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 6th NOV 2026.

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 6th NOV 2026.

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1. UGC Equity Regulations 2026: Supreme Court Calls for Reconsideration

The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that it was considering forming a committee to reconsider the University Grants Commission's Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026. The regulations had been stayed in January following petitions questioning their definitions and safeguards against discrimination. The dispute concerns whether the rules provide sufficiently clear and fair protection to students from different social categories. Background: The regulations emerged from demands for stronger institutional safeguards following allegations of caste discrimination in higher education. Judicial position: The Supreme Court asked the government to revisit the provisions so that future generations of students receive effective protection. Questions raised include the definition of caste-based discrimination, treatment of segregation in academic and residential arrangements, and omission of ragging as a distinct category. Constitutional significance: Articles 14, 15 and 21 are relevant to equality, non-discrimination and dignity. Gist: Anti-discrimination regulations require clarity, accessible grievance mechanisms and safeguards that are both effective and constitutionally defensible.

2. Election Commission Restores IT Oversight: Institutional Accountability