On May 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of India criticized Union Education Secretary Vineet Joshi for his failure to comply with a prior order that mandated logistical support for a committee auditing private universities. The court, led by Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and N.V. Anjaria, issued a contempt notice to Joshi during a hearing related to a student's petition from Amity University. The court had previously directed the Centre to provide necessary office space and assistance for the committee headed by former Indian Legal Service officer R.M. Sharma. Justice Amanullah questioned Joshi's seriousness in fulfilling the court's directives, emphasizing the importance of proper support for the committee's work. The committee reported issues with inadequate stenographic assistance, which hindered its operations. Following the court's intervention, Joshi was instructed to ensure compliance and submit recommendations regarding the management of private universities by July 10. The court also granted States and Union Territories five weeks to provide details on the governance and benefits extended to private universities, reinforcing the need for better regulatory oversight in the education sector.