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The petitioners also sought directions to the Centre and the UGC to ensure that all universities, including deemed universities and higher educational institutions, comply with UGC equity regulations in "letter and in spirit".
Caste discrimination in campuses 'very serious issue', SC said, questioning UGC on steps taken and proposed to be taken on the issue.
A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh asked the UGC to furnish the details of steps taken on a plea by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.
President Alvi approves elevation of justice Musarrat Hilali to SC
Her appointment will come into effect when she takes her oath.