Delhi HC has asked Delhi University to reply to a petition against its rule mandating a Rs 1 lakh security bond for students contesting DUSU polls. Petitioners call it unconstitutional and discriminatory.
The Delhi University Faculty of Law has postponed the LL.B exams originally set for December 26, 2024, due to student protests over incomplete syllabus coverage and faculty disruptions. Students demanded the postponement, leading to peaceful protests that escalated, prompting police intervention. The university acknowledged these concerns and planned to release a revised exam schedule.
Yesterday, On 8th October, the Delhi High Court held Delhi University guilty of “wilful disobedience” regarding a contempt plea from St. Stephen’s College, which accused DU of prejudicing student admissions due to personal disputes. The court summoned DU officials to explain their actions, stressing the need to protect students’ futures and comply with prior orders.
Today, On 10th September, The Delhi High Court permitted seven students to attend classes at St. Stephen’s College but restrained Delhi University from making further seat allocations. This follows a dispute about admission procedures at the college. The court emphasized that no more seat allocations should occur until the matter is resolved. The ruling came in response to petitions filed by the students challenging the college’s admission process.
Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba and five associates were acquitted Today by the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court in a Maoist links case, sparking a legal battle. The Maharashtra government escalated the case to the Supreme Court, emphasizing national security concerns. The case’s complexity, legal scrutiny, and implications for India’s legal landscape are under intense focus.
Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba and five others were acquitted Today by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court today in an alleged Maoist links case, overturning their 2017 conviction. The court emphasized the lack of concrete evidence and legal flaws, underscoring the significance of judicial scrutiny in politically charged cases.