Supreme Court Stays New UGC Regulations; Guru Ghasidas University Students Welcome Move

• The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the implementation of the new UGC regulations, ordering the 2012 regulations to remain in effect.
• The court found several provisions in the new draft unclear and prone to misuse, particularly regarding victims, accused, and appeal processes.
• Students of Guru Ghasidas Central University in Bilaspur welcomed the decision, citing concerns about potential polarization and fear among general category students.
• Students argued the new bill threatened student unity and integrity by creating divisions between general and reserved category students.
• The Supreme Court has asked the central government to present a clear and balanced draft within 8 weeks; the next hearing is on March 19.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court halts new UGC regulations due to ambiguity, ensuring old rules continue and students welcome the decision.