JNU Urges Students Not To Protest Near Academic Complex, Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Violence

JNU urges students to uphold campus discipline and peace, citing a High Court directive banning protests within 100 meters of the administrative block.

JNU bans protest near academic complex.

Source : PTI

New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has urged students to maintain discipline and peace on campus during any gatherings. JNU in a notice has appealed to all students and stakeholders to maintain discipline and peace on campus during the new semester and the various activities organised by student bodies. This request comes in light of a directive from the Hon’ble High Court, which prohibits any demonstrations, dharnas, or mass gatherings within a 100-meter radius of the university's administrative block.

“Attention is invited by all the stakeholders of the University to the Hon'ble High Court direction which restrain anyone from holding any demonstration/ dharna/mass gathering within a 100-metre periphery of the administrative block of the University,” the JNU circular read.

The university urges everyone to inform the Security Branch immediately if they observe any unauthorized activities.

"Your cooperation in upholding a peaceful and disciplined campus is crucial. Security Branch should immediately be informed in case anyone is found to be indulging in unauthorized activities," the circular added. 

Reiterating its commitment to zero tolerance towards any form of violence or indiscipline, the administration appeals to all campus stakeholders to refrain from such activities.

The cooperation of everyone in this matter is highly solicited to ensure a harmonious academic atmosphere, JNU said.

In November 2023, the JNU Executive Council approved the imposition of a Rs 20,000 fine on students found protesting, holding a dharna, or striking within 100 meters of the administrative complex. Additionally, printing, circulating, or pasting posters with derogatory religious, communal, casteist, or "anti-national" remarks may result in a penalty of Rs 10,000, as per the new regulations.

This development follows an incident in October at JNU where an "anti-national" slogan was scribbled on the wall of the School of Languages building. In response, the administration announced the formation of a committee to investigate the recurring nature of such incidents on campus.