UGC’s 2026 equity regulations, notified January 13, have triggered student protests from Delhi to Lucknow, political heat, and a Supreme Court PIL targeting Regulation 3(1)(c). It defines caste-based discrimination as discrimination against SC, ST and OBC members. Protesters fear misuse, burden-of-proof issues and “surveillance” via Equity Squads, while the Centre says misuse won’t be allowed and clarifications are coming soon.
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