JNU Cites SC Order, Urges Campus Community to Avoid Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued an advisory asking students, faculty and staff to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, citing the Supreme Court’s directions on public demonstrations.
In the advisory, the university said, “All stakeholders of JNU’s epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety. In accordance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s directions on public demonstrations, you are requested to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.”
The advisory also urged members of the university community to exercise responsibility on social media.
“Please exercise responsibility on social media. Violations may invite legal consequences under applicable laws as well as disciplinary action under the University’s code of conduct,” it said.
The university further encouraged students, faculty and staff to uphold the values of academic responsibility and responsible citizenship.
Meanwhile, late in the night on July 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised that “more strict” action would be taken against paper leaks as the CJP-led protests continue over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
In a self-recorded video shared on X, the Prime Minister announced that the Union Cabinet will take up a draft Bill providing for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment for offenders. he said, “I have issued directions to departments to set up Fast-Track Courts”
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