Supreme Court to hear plea challenging UGC regulations 2026 today; Details hereThe Supreme Court will hear a crucial petition challenging the UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026. UGC Equity Rules Under Scrutiny as Top Court Takes Up Key PetitionNew Delhi: The ongoing controversy surrounding the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations has now reached the Supreme Court. A petition challenging the UGC's Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, will be heard in the apex court today, Thursday. Request for a stay on Regulation 3(c)The petition urges the Supreme Court to stay the implementation of Regulation 3(c) of the UGC Regulations 2026. ExplainedGrowing Protests Across the CountryDeep resentment is being felt among upper castes and general category members over the new UGC regulations.