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### National-Level Developments (31.January 2026) - **Supreme Court stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026**: On January 29, 2026, the Supreme Court put on hold the University Grants Commission's new rules aimed at preventing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. Critics argued the rules were "too sweeping" and discriminatory, as they primarily protected SC, ST, and OBC students while excluding general/upper caste students from similar safeguards. This sparked protests and debates on campus equity. - **Upcoming Census 2026-27**: The Ministry of Home Affairs notified preparations for the census, including caste data collection (first since 1931). Houselisting starts April-September 2026, with population enumeration in February 2027. This could impact future SC reservation policies and sub-categorization. - **General trends in atrocities**: Reports note persistent high cases against SCs in certain states, with political allegations ...

HNLU celebrates 5th Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Lecture on 77th Republic Day |  https://www.barandbench.com/news/lawschools/hnlu-celebrates-5th-dr-br-ambedkar-memorial-lecture-on-77th-republic-day. 1) Dalit laborer dies in Saharanpur after under-construction roof collapses: Married a year ago, pregnant wife left without support A laborer died on the spot when the roof of an under-construction house collapsed in the Kutubsher police station area of Saharanpur. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Nitin, son of Ramesh, a resident of Igrikala village. Nitin had gone to Rupdi Kapurpur village for work. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Nitin was demolishing the old roof of the house while working. Suddenly, the entire roof collapsed, and Nitin was buried under the debris. People nearby tried to rescue him, but he had already died. The news of the incident plunged the deceased’s family into mourning. Upon receiving the information, police...