Delhi High Court Stresses Urgent Infrastructure Improvements at DU Law Faculty

The Delhi High Court has directed Delhi University to hold a stakeholder meeting within a week to assess the availability of essential infrastructure such as water coolers and WiFi at the Faculty of Law. The court's decision follows a petition by law students highlighting the lack of basic amenities.

The Delhi High Court has instructed the authorities at Delhi University (DU) to arrange a stakeholder meeting within a week to evaluate the availability of essential infrastructure, including water coolers and WiFi, for students at the Faculty of Law. This order comes in response to a petition by three law students raising concerns over the lack of basic amenities on campus.

Justice Amit Sharma also issued notices to the Bar Council of India (BCI) secretary and DU's dean of students' welfare, following a petition highlighting shortcomings in basic facilities and infrastructure. The DU counsel assured the court that water coolers and drinking water facilities are in place on campus.

Justice Sharma emphasized the necessity of including the BCI, the dean of students' welfare, and the appointed amicus curiae, advocate Rajesh Mishra, as parties to the petition. The meeting aims to assess the current facilities and discuss issues such as water coolers, purified drinking water, and WiFi availability. Additionally, the petitioners pointed out the lack of air conditioning in classrooms, leading to unbearable conditions during Delhi's peak summer temperatures.

The plea further highlighted a disparity in resource allocation, citing multiple air conditioners in administrative offices while classrooms remain inadequately equipped. The petitioners noted that the campus lacks essential amenities, including clean drinking water and proper maintenance of washroom facilities. These deficiencies, they argued, violate the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which encompasses the right to life and education. The case is scheduled for the next hearing on July 4.

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