Parmod KumarNew Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The Central government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it is considering constituting a committee to revisit the University Grants Commission's 2026 regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, with a view to addressing concerns of all sections of students.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed of the move while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, which were put on hold by the Supreme Court's January 29 order.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said the government was examinin...