In the Students vs UGC case, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday began hearing pleas challenging the University Grants Commission (UGC) mandate that requires universities across the country to conduct the final year examinations by September 30 amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak. The hearing began at 11 AM, on the pleas challenging the final-year examination guidelines issued by UGC. Students vs UGC case: What happened in the last Supreme Court hearing? The Supreme Court had, in turn, asked the Solicitor General if the Disaster Management Act overrides the statutory privileges of the UGC. What is the Students vs UGC case all about?

Source: dna August 18, 2020 07:07 UTC