Supreme Court Stays UGC Regulations, Issues Notice to Government

• The Supreme Court has put an interim stay on the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations.
• The court cited potential misuse of rules and societal division as reasons for the stay.
• A notice has been issued to the Government of India and UGC, seeking their response on the regulations.
• The 2012 UGC rules will remain in effect until a final decision is made.
• The next hearing for the case is scheduled for March 19.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court halts new UGC regulations, citing potential misuse and societal division, pending further review.