Supreme Court Stays UGC Regulations: Bratya Basu Says CM's Stance Vindicated

• The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay on the UGC's 2026 'Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations'.
• Education Minister Bratya Basu stated on X that the CM's repeated calls for state discussions before implementing such regulations have been proven correct.
• Chief Justice Suryakant's bench found the regulations 'too sweeping' and requiring in-depth review, noting they could 'create division in society'.
• The court highlighted that the wording of the new regulations is 'all vague' and needs amendment and expert review.
• The UGC's 2026 Regulations mandated Equal Opportunity Centres and committees in universities to promote equality and inclusivity.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court stays UGC regulations, validating CM's call for state consultation, as rules deemed 'too sweeping' and vague.