UGC equity regulations 2026 stayed by SC

1. Question 1Answer D

   What did the Supreme Court do on 29 January 2026 to the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026?

   • AStruck them down
   • BUpheld them
   • CReferred them to a Constitution Bench
   • DCorrect answer: Stayed them

   Core Trigger: On 29 January 2026 the Supreme Court stayed the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 1

2. Question 2Answer B

   Which judge sat with Chief Justice Surya Kant on the bench that called the regulations prima facie vague?

   • AJustice B V Nagarathna
   • BCorrect answer: Justice Joymalya Bagchi
   • CJustice K V Viswanathan
   • DJustice Sudhanshu Dhulia

   Current Head: A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi called them prima facie vague.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 2

3. Question 3Answer C

   The regulations notified on 13 January 2026 mandated Equity Committees, Equity Squads and which centres?

   • AAnti-Ragging Cells
   • BGrievance Redressal Tribunals
   • CCorrect answer: Equal Opportunity Centres
   • DStudent Welfare Boards

   Regulation Aim: Notified on 13 January 2026, they mandated Equal Opportunity Centres, Equity Committees and Equity Squads.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Clause 3(c) defined caste-based discrimination as discrimination against whom?

   • ACorrect answer: SC, ST and OBC members only
   • BSC and ST members only
   • CSC, ST and general-category students
   • DOBC and EWS students only

   Key Clause: Clause 3(c) defined caste-based discrimination as against SC, ST and OBC members only.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   Consider: 1. Petitioners argued the clause excluded general-category students. 2. The challenge invoked Articles 14, 15 and 17. Which of the statements is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Challenge: Petitioners argued that this excluded general-category students; the challenge invoked Articles 14, 15 and 17.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 5

6. Question 6Answer D

   Which earlier regulations continue in force while the stay lasts?

   • A2009 Equity Regulations
   • B2016 Equity Regulations
   • C2019 Equity Regulations
   • DCorrect answer: 2012 Equity Regulations

   Stakeholders: The 2012 Equity Regulations continue in force while the stay lasts.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   The University Grants Commission is headquartered at which address in New Delhi?

   • ATilak Marg
   • BCorrect answer: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
   • CSansad Marg
   • DJanpath

   Headquarters: The University Grants Commission is headquartered at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   In which year did the UGC become a statutory body?

   • A1948
   • B1950
   • CCorrect answer: 1956
   • D1964

   Founded: The UGC became a statutory body under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   Which 1985 case held subordinate legislation can be struck down for manifest arbitrariness?

   • AKesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
   • BCorrect answer: Indian Express Newspapers v Union of India
   • CManeka Gandhi v Union of India
   • DMinerva Mills v Union of India

   Landmark: Indian Express Newspapers v Union of India (1985) held subordinate legislation can be struck down for manifest arbitrariness.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider: 1. Section 26(1) of the UGC Act empowers the Commission to make regulations. 2. Delegated legislation stays valid even beyond the parent Act's powers. Which is/are correct?

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Section 26(1) of the UGC Act 1956 empowers the Commission to make regulations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 031, point 11

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