Students of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University are staging a protest over a range of grievances.
The students had submitted a representation to the Vice-Chancellor (VC) on Monday, seeking a response on eight issues by 11 AM today. The representation had said that in the absence of a substantive response, students may proceed with a peaceful demonstration without obstructing academic activities. The protest began after that deadline passed.
According to the minutes of a May 2026 meeting between students and the VC following an earlier protest, most of these issues were discussed and several assurances were recorded. The students say that most of the issues still persist and that they have received no substantial communication from the University since then.
The representation has pointed out that the winter break this December is about 14 days shorter than last year's, leaving only about 15 days for internships.
On placements, it has said that no official Day Zero drive has been held and that no placement officer has been designated.
It also mentions that library hours were not extended for the mid-term exams and that the air-conditioned hostel reading rooms that the University agreed to build in May show no visible progress.
Overcrowding in the Girls' Hostel is another issue that was raised.
The May 2026 meeting minutes also recorded an agreement to replace water coolers and add more. However, according to the representation, students have not seen the promised replacement or new installations addressing present concerns. The representation adds that some units still give electric shocks and want them isolated and inspected at once.
It also sought written confirmation of medical arrangements discussed in May, including a 24-hour nurse in the Girls' Hostel and emergency contacts displayed in every hostel.
The students also asked for daily inspections of hostel washrooms and a record tracking each complaint to resolution.
Lastly, the students requested the overhaul of the Student Welfare Committee into an autonomous, representative body. As per the minutes of the May meeting, this was to be done in August 2026.
A recent survey by the students drew 133 responses from all five batches. Of these, 79.7% were willing to join a peaceful collective representation or protest. The academic calendar (85.7%) and hostel infrastructure (78.2%) were the most selected issues.
According to a student, officials said that the University might need two days to respond. The officials allegedly declined a written reply, stating that students could not command the administration.
Bar & Bench attempted to reach the RMLNLU administration for comment, to no avail.