Bihar Police Trolled for Sharing UGC Supreme Court Decision as 'Breaking News'

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News18•29-01-2026, 19:27
Bihar Police Trolled for Sharing UGC Supreme Court Decision as 'Breaking News'
- •The Supreme Court stayed UGC's new Equity Regulations 2026, deeming them divisive and ambiguous.
- •Bihar Police posted this court decision as 'breaking news' from its official handle, sparking widespread criticism.
- •Users and opposition party RJD trolled Bihar Police, questioning their role and suggesting they acted like a 'news channel'.
- •The court's decision means the old UGC rules of 2012 will remain in effect, as the new rules were challenged for potential discrimination.
- •The incident led to a debate on social media about the decorum and appropriate use of official government department handles.
Why It Matters: Bihar Police faced backlash for posting a Supreme Court decision on UGC, blurring lines between law enforcement and news reporting.
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