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As SC stays UGC equity rules, protection to marginalised castes came from a Constitutional promise to end 'historical oppression’

The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission's (UGC) equity rules, which aimed to provide protection to marginalized castes in higher education institutions. The rules were introduced in response to a petition filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, highlighting the issue of caste discrimination in universities. This decision by the SC is significant as it underscores the constitutional promise to end historical oppression of marginalized communities.