Aishwarya Paliwal Reports: Supreme Court Questions If UGC Rules Are 'Going In Regressive Direction'

On this news report, Aishwarya Paliwal provides updates on the Supreme Court's observations regarding the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. The top court raised critical questions, asking, 'Are we losing gains of 75 years? Are we going in the regressive direction?' The bench emphasized that India's unity must be reflected on campuses and noted a lack of experts to clarify the UGC's language. The discussion highlights growing anger and protests among students, with concerns that the new rules might divide the student population or bias against non-reserved categories. Aishwarya Paliwal notes that political parties like the Samajwadi Party and TMC are closely monitoring the situation, while the Education Ministry maintains there is no scope for misuse. The court has suggested forming a committee of legal and academic experts to rework the framework for equity. The next hearing is scheduled for 19th March, as the government mulls over whether to replace or robustly reform the current UGC framework.