The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Delhi University (DU), the Delhi Police and the Central government on a plea challenging the University's decision to ban all protests on campus for a month..Justice Jasmeet Singh passed the order and transferred the matter to the bench dealing with the public interest litigation (PIL).The Bench is headed by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and the case is likely to be taken up for hearing on March 10. .The Court passed the order while dealing with a plea filed by Udhay Bhadoriya, a student of DU's Law Faculty.Bhadoriya has challenged a February 17, 2026 notification issued by the Office of the Proctor prohibiting public meetings, processions, demonstrations and any peaceful assembly of five or more persons across University campuses and affiliated colleges. The decision was taken after clashes during recent student unrest over the University Grants Commission (UGC) equity guidelines.Subsequent advisories by Kirori Mal College and Dayal Singh College reinforced the restrictions, warning of disciplinary action, including suspension and rustication. The colleges also cautioned students and staff against sharing related content on social media.The petitioner argues that the blanket prohibition violates Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution. The plea contends that the order is disproportionate and creates a chilling effect on academic discourse..The plea has been filed through Advocates Abhishek and Aman Rawat..Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.
