20 Aug 2026 1:03 PM IST
Supreme Court hears PIL assailing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions (HEIs)
CJI Surya Kant-led bench hears the matter
Sr Adv Indira Jaising (for petitioners): we have not been served with UGC affidavit
SG Tushar Mehta: this is the UGC regulations matter…it is being re-considered
CJI: There are so many issues, cross-issues
Order: UGC to file comprehensive counter in 4 weeks and give copies to all
Court seeks names of nodal counsels to formulate issues
Counsel for IIT Mumbai: we are supporting 2026 regulations
SG: Question formulation may wait as we are re-considering
Jaising: May we have a timeline for UGC’s reconsideration?
SG: Will mention whatever is the outcome.
