Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Equity Regulations 2026. These regulations aimed to promote equity in higher education by mandating reservations for marginalized communities in faculty appointments. The stay follows petitions challenging the regulations' constitutional validity and potential impact on merit-based hiring. The court has directed the UGC to file a response within two weeks. This development highlights ongoing debates on affirmative action in academia.
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Which body issued the Equity Regulations 2026 that were stayed by the Supreme Court?
Answer: (b) UGC
The correct answer is (b) UGC.