Around 750 lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai, along with several bar bodies, condemned the police crackdown on students protesting paper leaks, calling the lathi charge, tear gas and prohibitory orders a grave assault on constitutional rights and democratic dissent.
The NLU Odisha administration called the ongoing student protests “illegal” and accused the students of using “arm-twisting” tactics. The students started an indefinite protest, saying the administration has failed to solve their long-standing problems. They claim their issues have been ignored, forcing them to take this step. The administration’s statement has added to the tension between both sides.
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The Supreme Court today upheld the relief granted to Sayan Lahri, a leader of the Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj, despite West Bengal Government’s challenge. Lahri’s arrest for leading a violent rally was contested by the government, but the Calcutta High Court granted him bail. The protests followed the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, sparking outrage.
