In the case of Mritunjay Tiwari vs. Union of India, filed at the Supreme Court on January 29, 2026, the petitioner challenges the 2026 UGC Regulations, specifically Clause 3(c), which they argue is restrictively framed and neglects individuals in non-reserved categories facing caste-based discrimination. During the proceedings, the court raised substantial legal questions concerning the regulations’ alignment with constitutional protections, particularly relating to the handling of discrimination and the omission of issues like ragging. Furthermore, the court ordered the 2026 regulations to be suspended, allowing the continued operation of older regulations pending further hearings.