SC assures early listing of petition against UGC caste discrimination rules

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to urgently list a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new equity regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions.

- SAMBHAV SHARMA

The plea was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with the petitioner contending that the regulations discriminate against students belonging to the General category.

Assuring an early hearing, the bench said the petition would be listed once all procedural defects were cured.

The matter was mentioned by petitioners Rahul Diwan and Parth Yadav, who sought urgent listing.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed, “The Court is aware of what is happening,” while directing the petitioners to complete the formalities for listing.