Huge uproar by the upper caste community in Lucknow, what is the UGC black law on which SC has banned:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, became the center of a major protest today. 21 February 2026 Various organizations of the upper caste community organized a strong demonstration at ‘Parivartan Chowk’ against the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The protesters clearly say that these new rules brought by the government are an attack on the interests of general category students and teachers.

What is the whole controversy? (UGC New Rules Controversy)

In fact, to promote equality in higher educational institutions, the UGC has ‘UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations, 2026’ It is proposed to implement. The main roots of the dispute are as follows:

Allegation of unilateral security: Upper caste organizations claim that in these rules only SC, ST and OBC classes have been kept under the ambit of protection, while the discrimination against the general class has not been included in it.

Fear of abuse: The protesters argue that the sections of this law can be used maliciously against the upper caste, which can disturb social harmony.

Noun of ‘Black Law’: The youth who took to the streets of Lucknow have called it a “black law of the education sector” and demanded the central government to immediately withdraw it.

Supreme Court’s tough stance: ban in place till March 19

This matter is not limited to roads only. Considering the sensitivity of this matter, the Supreme Court has already decided on the implementation of these rules. Stay Order Has been installed. The court acknowledged that some of the language of the rules is ‘vague’ and could have wide-ranging implications. Now the next hearing of this case 19 March 2026 It is certain to happen.

Police strictness: Protestors detained

Lucknow Police had laid heavy siege at Parivartan Chowk to maintain peace. When the protesters tried to march towards the Assembly, the police arrested several leaders of the Savarna Morcha. taken into custody And sent them to Eco Garden. During this period, Rapid Action Force (RAF) was also deployed.