Delhi HC stays Suspension of Jamia Millia Islamia students amid protest controversy

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stayed the suspension of several Jamia Millia Islamia students who were penalized for protesting on campus without permission. The court on Tuesday ordered the formation of a university committee under the vice chancellor's supervision to resolve the issue and include student representatives in discussions.

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the university to submit a report on the matter while hearing a plea from four students challenging their suspension and campus ban by the university proctor.

The students' legal counsel argued that the protest was peaceful in nature.

The university's representatives, Advocates Amit Sahni and Kisley Mishra, countered that students had not obtained necessary permissions for the protest and had caused property damage. They also noted that students were sleeping outside the canteen, which was against rules.

The controversy began in February when some protesting students were allegedly detained by Delhi Police. This led to further protests as some students were reportedly unaccounted for several hours.

The detained students were eventually released after approximately 12 hours.

The high court has now directed the formation of a committee comprising university officials under the vice chancellor's supervision to address the situation, with instructions to involve student representatives in the discussions.
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