Supreme Court Stays New UGC Regulations, Citing Ambiguity and Misuse Concerns

• The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay on the new UGC (University Grants Commission) equity regulations.
• The court found the language of the regulations prima facie ambiguous, raising concerns about potential misuse and discrimination.
• Until amendments are made, the old UGC regulations from 2012 will remain in effect.
• Chief Justice Suryakant suggested forming an expert committee to review and improve the regulations' language for clarity and precision.
• The next hearing for this case is scheduled for March 19, with the court emphasizing the need to prevent social divisions in education.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court halts new UGC regulations due to ambiguity, reinstates 2012 rules, and calls for expert review.