People and students in various states celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to suspend the University Grants Commission’s new regulations, fearing potential future challenges. The court’s order to put the 2026 Regulations on hold and continue with the 2012 UGC Regulations until further notice was met with relief and gratitude. At Lucknow University, students expressed immediate relief, emphasizing the importance of students’ involvement in such matters for their future impact.
The stay on the regulations was seen as crucial by students who believed it would prevent injustices and safeguard student interests. Expressing gratitude to the Supreme Court, students vowed to remain vigilant regardless of the ruling government. Across Uttar Pradesh, similar scenes of joy and hope were witnessed as people welcomed the court’s decision, highlighting the potential social tensions that could have arisen from the new regulations.
In various parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi and Basti district, residents and students alike expressed gratitude for the court’s intervention, believing it averted potential conflicts and discrimination. In Madhya Pradesh, students at Barkatullah University in Bhopal also supported the court’s decision, emphasizing the need for regulations that consider the interests of all categories of students.
