Akshita Nandagopal Reports: Supreme Court Stays New UGC Regulations Over 'Regressive' Guidelines

On this Special Report, anchor Akshita Nandagopal discusses the Supreme Court's decision to stay the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. The top court raised significant concerns regarding discrimination in higher educational institutions, questioning if the new rules are 'taking us towards a regressive direction' after 75 years of independence. Legal correspondent Srishti Ojha highlights the court's intent to move toward a classless society where unity is visible in educational institutions rather than segregation. The discussion also features insights from Aishwarya Paliwal on the Centre's 'catch-22' situation as it prepares a detailed response for the 19th deadline. The government is reportedly wary of potential rollbacks and is focusing on the implementation strategy of the guidelines. The programme explores the legal and political fallout of the controversy as the Centre and UGC are mandated to respond to the court's observations regarding the potential for institutional isolation.