"UGC Rules Must Protect Every Student, Not Discriminate": Advocate Vineet Jindal

Advocate Vineet Jindal, one of the petitioners who challenged the UGC equity regulations in the Supreme Court, says the review of the rules must ensure equal protection for every student, irrespective of caste or community. Arguing that laws should safeguard constitutional rights and uphold equality, Jindal maintains that the regulations cannot be framed in a manner that excludes or disadvantages any section of society. As the Centre signals a rethink and the matter returns to the Supreme Court in the coming weeks, the debate continues over whether the UGC rules struck the right balance between tackling discrimination and ensuring equal protection for all.