The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the suspension of several Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) students who were penalized for protesting on campus without prior permission.
The court directed the university to form a panel under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor to address the matter and submit a report.
The decision came in response to a plea filed by one of the 17 suspended students. The university had suspended them earlier this month, citing “protesting without prior permission” and “defacing public property.” More students are expected to approach the court individually, seeking a revocation of their suspensions.
The protests stem from student opposition to the university’s ban on demonstrations and gatherings without prior approval. The unrest intensified after the suspension of four PhD scholars for organizing a demonstration on December 14, 2024—the fifth anniversary of clashes between anti-CAA protesters and police on the JMI campus.
