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.