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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for an independent inquiry into student suicides at NLU Delhi, stating the university has taken adequate steps to address the situation. The Court emphasized that if the petitioner finds these measures insufficient, they can return for further relief. NLU Delhi is dealing with a crisis following recent suicides.
The Delhi High Court provided interim relief to nine JNU students who were rusticated for their alleged involvement in verbal abuse and sexual assault against 60 women. The court noted procedural flaws in the university’s actions and scheduled a hearing for November 8, allowing students to continue their studies during the review.
First-year student Shreyashi Chandra tragically died by suicide at NLU Delhi, marking the third such incident in recent weeks. This raises concerns about student mental health at the institution, prompting the university to declare non-teaching days in her memory. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting a broader crisis in academic environments across India.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted a murder suspect, a final-year LLM student, permission to sit for his exams, emphasizing the irreparable harm of denying this opportunity. The court ordered the state to provide security and allowed the student to take the exams at the university upon presenting his identity card.
In an open letter addressed to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, students from the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, have demanded the immediate suspension of their Vice Chancellor based on allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Justice Chandrachud also happens to be the University Chancellor.
Today, On 1st May, GNLU’s Registrar apologized for downplaying rape and harassment allegations at the university, following widespread criticism and court intervention. The Gujarat High Court acknowledged the apology and made recommendations for improving the Internal Complaints Committee. They emphasized the need for male representation in the committee and proposed the establishment of a complaint box managed by an independent secretariat.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the Registrar of Gujarat National Law University to apologize for denying allegations of rape, molestation, discrimination, and favoritism. The court expressed concern over the lack of disciplinary actions and emphasized the need for an inquiry. Efforts to address student concerns were also detailed, aiming to build trust among the student body.
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The Supreme Court granted interim bail Today to Rajendra Bihari Lal, Vice Chancellor of SHUATS, in a case involving alleged illegal religious conversion. The Court issued notice to the UP government, challenging the Allahabad High Court’s decision. The bail bond was limited to Rs 25,000. The police had accused Lal and others of leading a mass religious conversion with foreign funding.