January 13, 2026 was the notification, now comes the backlash. The UGC's Promotion of Equity Regulations will be judged by the Equal Opportunity Centre a campus actually funds and staffs. A committee that must meet within 24 hours sounds decisive, yet fairness depends on training, evidence logs, and audit trails. With the Supreme Court keeping the 2026 rules in abeyance till March 19, tighten definitions instead of turning students into rival blocs.