Jamia Millia Islamia issues ban on protests sans prior approval
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) issued an order on Sunday prohibiting protests, dharnas or slogan-raising against constitutional authorities on its campus without prior approval. The university has warned students that disciplinary action would be taken against those violating the directive.
The memorandum, released by the Registrar’s Office on November 29, explicitly states that any protest or action targeting constitutional figures or law enforcement agencies requires formal permission from the university administration.
“Protests, dharnas or slogan-raising against constitutional authorities are strictly prohibited on university premises without prior permission. Disciplinary action will be taken against students violating this directive,” the notice reads.
This order comes in the wake of complaints regarding unauthorised protests targeting the Prime Minister and law enforcement agencies, which the university deems unrelated to academic matters. JMI emphasised the importance of maintaining a conducive academic environment, asserting that activities such as protests and slogans are not aligned with this objective.
Historically, JMI has been known for its active student body and political engagement, with the university witnessing large-scale protests such as the Anti-CAA protests in 2019 and BBC documentary screening protests in 2023.
