Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:04am on 17 Feb 2026,Tuesday India
Delhi University has banned public meetings and protests on campus for one month after clashes linked to new UGC anti-caste discrimination rules. The order followed recent demonstrations that turned violent and led to cross-police cases. The rules require equity panels and helplines in colleges, but some groups say the definition of caste bias is unclear. The Supreme Court has stayed the 2026 rules for now and said there is “complete vagueness” and risk of misuse. Student groups and teachers have questioned the protest ban. The vice-chancellor urged calm and said “social harmony is the greatest thing” and asked students to await the court’s decision. (PC: HT)
