India, Nov. 27 -- The Supreme Court has ordered the Union Government, all States and Union Territories, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to present a complete account of how private universities in India were established, regulated, and monitored.

A Bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and NV Anjaria observed that private universities play a major role in higher education, and therefore the Court must examine their legal foundations, operational frameworks, and the benefits they receive from governments.

Governments Asked to Provide Legal Records and List of Benefits The Court instructed all governments to file detailed affidavits explaining:

the exact statutes, notifications, or provisions used to establish each pr...