Supreme Court is strict on new rules of UGC, CJI Surya Kant said, don’t do this for God’s sake, don’t divide the society.

News India Live, Digital Desk: For God’s sake, don’t do this, it will divide the society.” This harsh comment was made by the country’s biggest court (Supreme Court) during the hearing on the controversial ‘Equity Regulation 2026’ of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has taken a tough stand and put an interim stay on the new rules of the UGC. This comment of the court has created panic in the academic and political circles of the country. Has created a stir.

CJI’s sharp comment: ‘Terminology is such that it gives rise to hatred’

During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed deep displeasure over the draft rules. He said the language used in these rules is extremely ‘vague’ and ‘misleading’. Expressing concern, the court said that if these rules were implemented in this form, it could create a wall of hatred among the students within the campus. The bench bluntly said that the job of educational institutions is to integrate and not to invent new methods of discrimination.

Why did the Supreme Court ban? Know the real reason for the dispute

The petitions filed in the court alleged that the new 2026 rules of the UGC are more biased than the old 2012 rules. The main objections were the following:

Misuse of complaint: The provision of punishment against those filing false complaints in the rules was removed.

Unclear definition: The definition of ‘discrimination’ was made so broad that it could be used to implicate anyone.

racial tension: It was feared that these rules would increase the distance between the upper castes and other classes.

Notice to Central Government, 2012 rules will be reinstated

Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government and the UGC and sought their reply. The court has made it clear that until the next hearing of this case (19 March 2026), the old regulations of 2012 will remain in effect. The court directed the government to make such rules which are in accordance with the constitutional values ​​and which do not make any particular section feel insecure.

Amar Ujala Special: Will have a big impact on campus politics

Legal experts believe that this ‘Supreme’ rebuke of the Supreme Court is a big blow to the UGC. Justice Surya Kant’s “For God’s sake…” comment is an indication that the court is in no mood to tolerate any administrative decision that tampers with the social fabric. Now it remains to be seen what arguments the government presents in defense of these rules in the court.